GeForce GT 240 vs Quadro FX 1800M
GeForce GT 240
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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 Quadro FX 1800M is on rank 62, so the Quadro FX 1800M 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 Quadro FX 1800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 240 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 240 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 240 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 Quadro FX 1800M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 240 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 240 and Quadro FX 1800M
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.
Quadro FX 1800M
The Quadro FX 1800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 486 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240 scores 495 and the Quadro FX 1800M reaches 486 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240 is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 1800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1800M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 495+2% | 486 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+23% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 240) vs 11.1 (10_1) (Quadro FX 1800M). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.1 (10_1)+10% |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240) vs None (Quadro FX 1800M). 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 (Quadro FX 1800M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| 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 Quadro FX 1800M's 189W — a 98.8% difference. The GeForce GT 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 240) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1800M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-66% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7+196% | 2.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Quadro FX 1800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | GT200B |
| Release | May 29 2014 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #777 | #815 |
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