GeForce GT 240 vs GeForce 615
GeForce GT 240
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GeForce 615
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Performance Spectrum - 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. The GeForce GT 240 is positioned at rank 197 and the GeForce 615 is on rank 367, so the GeForce GT 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 615 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 240 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 615 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 615 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $80), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 444.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+444.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 240 and GeForce 615
GeForce GT 240
The GeForce GT 240 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 495 points. Launch price was $89.
GeForce 615
The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240 scores 495 and the GeForce 615 reaches 505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 615 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240) vs 384 (GeForce 615). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 495 | 505+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.7972 TFLOPS+5% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 144 KB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 240 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 615 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 240 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 240) vs 512 KB (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 240) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_0)+19% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 240) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 240 draws 64W versus the GeForce 615's 10W — a 145.9% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 240) vs 350W (GeForce 615). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 10W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7 | 50.5+556% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce 615 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 615 costs 81.3% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) vs 33.7 (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 offers 443.5% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $50-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $15-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 33.7+444% |
| Codename | GK107 | GP108 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #777 | #657 |
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