GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon HD8530M
GeForce GT 240
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Radeon HD8530M
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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 Radeon HD8530M is on rank 215, 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 Radeon HD8530M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD8530M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Radeon HD8530M
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 HD8530M
The Radeon HD8530M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 490 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240 scores 495 and the Radeon HD8530M reaches 490 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD8530M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240) vs 640 (Radeon HD8530M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8530M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 495+1% | 490 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.864 TFLOPS+13% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD8530M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 240 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 240 draws 64W versus the Radeon HD8530M's 40W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon HD8530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 240) vs 350W (Radeon HD8530M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 40W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7 | 12.3+60% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Heathrow |
| Release | May 29 2014 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #777 | #787 |
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