GeForce GT 240 vs GeForce 820M
GeForce GT 240
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GeForce 820M
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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 820M is on rank 341, 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 820M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 820M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 820M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 820M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 159.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+159.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 820M
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 820M
The GeForce 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 482 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240 scores 495 and the GeForce 820M reaches 482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 820M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240) vs 384 (GeForce 820M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 495+3% | 482 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+13% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+100% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 820M has 2 GB. The GeForce 820M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 240) vs 1 MB (GeForce 820M) — the GeForce 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 240) vs 11.0 (GeForce 820M). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.0+21% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240) vs No (GeForce 820M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 240) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 820M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 240 draws 64W versus the GeForce 820M's 33W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 240) vs 350W (GeForce 820M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 33W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7 | 14.6+90% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820M costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) vs 16.1 (GeForce 820M) — the GeForce 820M offers 159.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $30-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 16.1+160% |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #777 | #854 |
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