GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon R4E
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 R4E is on rank 235, 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 R4E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 R4E.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R4E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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
The Radeon R4E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R4E holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $80), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 293.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R4E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+293.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 R4E
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 R4E
The Radeon R4E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 487 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240 scores 495 and the Radeon R4E reaches 487 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R4E uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240) vs 384 (Radeon R4E). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4E).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R4E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 495+2% | 487 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.9085 TFLOPS+19% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 96 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R4E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R4E 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 R4E) — the Radeon R4E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R4E |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 240 draws 64W versus the Radeon R4E's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon R4E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 240) vs 350W (Radeon R4E). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R4E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 50W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7 | 9.7+26% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R4E launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Radeon R4E costs 75% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) vs 24.4 (Radeon R4E) — the Radeon R4E offers 293.5% better value. The Radeon R4E is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R4E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-20% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $20-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 24.4+294% |
| Codename | GK107 | Lexa |
| Release | May 29 2014 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #777 | #773 |
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