GeForce GT 240 vs Radeon R7 M265DX
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 R7 M265DX is on rank 564, 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 R7 M265DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M265DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% 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 R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M265DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M265DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 101.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 R7 M265DX
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 R7 M265DX
The Radeon R7 M265DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 499 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240 scores 495 and the Radeon R7 M265DX reaches 499 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M265DX uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240) vs 896 (Radeon R7 M265DX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 495 | 499 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 896+133% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M265DX 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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 240) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M265DX). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 12 (11_1)+19% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 M265DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 240) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R7 M265DX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 240 draws 64W versus the Radeon R7 M265DX's 75W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 240) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M265DX). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-15% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.7+15% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R7 M265DX launched at $149 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 M265DX costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) vs 12.5 (Radeon R7 M265DX) — the Radeon R7 M265DX offers 101.6% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240 | Radeon R7 M265DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-46% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $40-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 12.5+102% |
| Codename | GK107 | — |
| Release | May 29 2014 | June 4 2014 |
| Ranking | #777 | #800 |
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