GeForce GT 240M vs GeForce 320M

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 240M is positioned at rank 392 and the GeForce 320M is on rank 101, so the GeForce 320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240M

#382

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1280%

#384

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1161%

#385

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1158%

#389

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1053%

#390

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1045%

#392

GeForce GT 240M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

100%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

99%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

95%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#91

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

259%

#93

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

234%

#94

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

234%

#98

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

213%

#99

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

211%

#101

GeForce 320M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

99%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

96%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 240M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 320M.

Insight	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 320M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 240M 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.

GeForce GT 240M Benchmark Check

GeForce 320M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 240M and GeForce 320M

GeForce GT 240M

The GeForce GT 240M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 212 points.

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 240M scores 212 and the GeForce 320M reaches 210 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 320M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240M) vs 384 (GeForce 320M). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240M) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 320M
G3D Mark Score	212	210
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS+14%	0.4216 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	645 MHz+17%	549 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	192 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 320M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 240M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 320M has 256 MB. The GeForce GT 240M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 240M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 320M) — the GeForce 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 320M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+300%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M) vs 10.1 (GeForce 320M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 320M
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)+10%	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240M) vs None (GeForce 320M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 240M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M).

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 320M
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 240M draws 32W versus the GeForce 320M's 33W — a 3.1% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 240M) vs 350W (GeForce 320M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.