GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon 3020e
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. The GeForce GT 240 is positioned at rank #197 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3020e uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 240 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 3020e 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 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 3020e offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $80 for the GeForce GT 240, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 66.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 Radeon 3020e
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.
Radeon 3020e
The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240 scores 495 and the Radeon 3020e 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 Radeon 3020e uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240) vs 512 (Radeon 3020e). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 495 | 505+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+64% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 240 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3020e has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 240 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 240) vs 512 KB (Radeon 3020e) — the Radeon 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 240) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (12_1)+19% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 240) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon 3020e).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 240 draws 64W versus the Radeon 3020e's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 240) vs 350W (Radeon 3020e). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 50W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7 | 10.1+31% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon 3020e launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon 3020e costs 38.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) vs 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) — the Radeon 3020e offers 66.1% better value. The Radeon 3020e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon 3020e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $49-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 10.3+66% |
| Codename | GK107 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #777 | #757 |
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