GeForce GT 230M vs GeForce GT 240M
GeForce GT 230M
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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. The GeForce GT 230M is positioned at rank 95 and the GeForce GT 240M is on rank 392, so the GeForce GT 230M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 230M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 240M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 230M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 230M and GeForce GT 240M
GeForce GT 230M
The GeForce GT 230M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce GT 240M
The GeForce GT 240M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 212 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 230M scores 216 and the GeForce GT 240M reaches 212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 230M is built on Pascal while the GeForce GT 240M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230M) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240M). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 216+2% | 212 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+135% | 0.48 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+128% | 645 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+350% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 230M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 240M) — the GeForce GT 230M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_1)+10% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 230M) vs None (GeForce GT 240M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 230M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 240M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 230M draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 240M's 32W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 240M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce GT 240M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-6% | 32W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2+9% | 6.6 |
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