GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon HD 8650G
GeForce GT 240
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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 Radeon HD 8650G is on rank 125, so the Radeon HD 8650G 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 Radeon HD 8650G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8650G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8650G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8650G holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 61.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 HD 8650G
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 HD 8650G
The Radeon HD 8650G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 501 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240 scores 495 and the Radeon HD 8650G reaches 501 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 8650G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8650G). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8650G).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 495 | 501+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+131% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 8650G 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 (Radeon HD 8650G) — the Radeon HD 8650G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 240 draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 8650G's 130W — a 68% difference. The GeForce GT 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 240) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8650G). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-51% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7+97% | 3.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 8650G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 8650G costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) vs 10.0 (Radeon HD 8650G) — the Radeon HD 8650G offers 61.3% better value. The GeForce GT 240 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD 8650G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $50-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $50-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 10.0+61% |
| Codename | GK107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #777 | #503 |
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