GeForce 9700M GTS vs GeForce 240M GT

GeForce 9700M GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

GeForce 240M GT

2015Core: 1072 MHzBoost: 1176 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9700M GTS

150

312

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 240M GT

320

+2.6%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 240M GT

#565

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3393%

#567

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3076%

#568

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3067%

#572

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2789%

#573

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2770%

#575

GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

100%

#576

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#577

GeForce 310

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

99%

#578

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#579

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#580

GeForce 9600 GT

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

99%

#581

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $30

99%

#582

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#583

Mobility Radeon HD 4570

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#584

Radeon Vega 10

MSRP: $499|Avg: $100

95%

#585

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $35

94%

#586

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 240M GT is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 240M GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9700M GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 240M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9700M GTS.

Insight	GeForce 9700M GTS	GeForce 240M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 240M GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 9700M GTS Benchmark Check

GeForce 240M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9700M GTS and GeForce 240M GT

GeForce 9700M GTS

The GeForce 9700M GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 312 points.

GeForce 240M GT

The GeForce 240M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 320 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9700M GTS scores 312 and the GeForce 240M GT reaches 320 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9700M GTS is built on G9x while the GeForce 240M GT uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 384 (GeForce 240M GT).

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	GeForce 240M GT
G3D Mark Score	312	320+3%
Architecture	G9x	Maxwell
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	384+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	GeForce 240M GT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	GeForce 240M GT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	GeForce 240M GT
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)+10%	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs None (GeForce 240M GT). Decoder: VP2 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 240M GT).

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	GeForce 240M GT
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	VP2	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9700M GTS draws 150W versus the GeForce 240M GT's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 350W (GeForce 240M GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce 9700M GTS	GeForce 240M GT
TDP	150W	33W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	90	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	2.1	9.7+362%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9700M GTS launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 240M GT launched at $100 and now averages $5. The GeForce 9700M GTS costs 100+% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 9700M GTS) vs 64.0 (GeForce 240M GT) — the GeForce 9700M GTS offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 240M GT is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).