GeForce GT 240M vs GeForce 9500 GS

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 9500 GS is on rank 644, so the GeForce GT 240M 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 9500 GS

#634

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

5539%

#636

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5021%

#637

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5008%

#641

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4554%

#642

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4523%

#644

GeForce 9500 GS

MSRP: $110|Avg: $10

100%

#645

GeForce 9300GE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

100%

#646

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#647

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#648

GeForce 9500 GT

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

97%

#649

GeForce 8500 GT

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

97%

#650

Mobility Radeon X1600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#651

Radeon HD 3650 AGP

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#652

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#653

GeForce 9600M GS

MSRP: $70|Avg: $20

95%

#654

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#655

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

95%

#656

GeForce 8800 GT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $25

94%

#657

GeForce 8400

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

92%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#659

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9500 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 240M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 9500 GS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9500 GS 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 9500 GS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 240M and GeForce 9500 GS

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 9500 GS

The GeForce 9500 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 240M scores 212 and the GeForce 9500 GS reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 9500 GS uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240M) vs 224 (GeForce 9500 GS).

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 9500 GS
G3D Mark Score	212	216+2%
Architecture	Kepler	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 9500 GS
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 9500 GS has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 240M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 9500 GS
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9500 GS). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 9500 GS
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240M) vs PureVideo HD (GeForce 9500 GS). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 240M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9500 GS).

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	GeForce 9500 GS
Encoder	None	PureVideo HD
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	PureVideo HD
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 9500 GS's 150W — a 129.7% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 240M) vs 350W (GeForce 9500 GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80.