GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon 3020e

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 240

2014Core: 993 MHz

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Radeon 3020e

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

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GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon 3020e Performance Spectrum

GeForce GT 240

1 GB 64

495

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon 3020e

0.5 GB 50

505

+2.0%

Radeon HD 7480D

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

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.

GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon 3020e FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon 3020e: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 240

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon 3020e across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌28% higher power demand at 64W vs 50W.

Radeon 3020e

2019

Why buy it

✅32.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅GeForce GT 240 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 3020e is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 50W instead of 64W, a 14W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon 3020e is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 32.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2% in PassMark G3D (505 vs 495), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 3020e is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 14nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 240 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 240 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon 3020e has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon 3020e Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 240 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon 3020e leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 240	Radeon 3020e
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 240 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 3020e carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 240 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 240 and 64-bit on the Radeon 3020e. 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%

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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%

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 240 came in at $80, while the Radeon 3020e launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon 3020e was 100+% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) vs Infinity (Radeon 3020e) — the Radeon 3020e offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon 3020e (2019 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GT 240	Radeon 3020e
MSRP	$80	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	6.2	Infinity
Codename	GK107	Polaris 23
Release	May 29 2014	May 13 2019
Ranking	#777	#757

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