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GeForce GT 240M
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Quadro FX 1700
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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 240M is positioned at rank 392 and the Quadro FX 1700 is on rank 395, so the GeForce GT 240M 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 240M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1700 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 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| 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 Quadro FX 1700 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 240M and Quadro FX 1700
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.
Quadro FX 1700
The Quadro FX 1700 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 240M scores 212 and the Quadro FX 1700 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 Quadro FX 1700 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1700). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1700).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 212 | 216+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.48 TFLOPS | 0.6221 TFLOPS+30% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 240M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 240M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1700 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 | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M) vs 10_0 (Quadro FX 1700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1)+11% | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 240M draws 32W versus the Quadro FX 1700's 189W — a 142.1% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 240M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 240M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 32W-83% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 6.6+500% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 240M | Quadro FX 1700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | GK107 | GT200B |
| Release | March 22 2012 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #909 | #815 |
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