GeForce GT 240M vs Radeon HD 4650 AGP

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 240M

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz
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AMD

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

2011Core: 600 MHz
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GeForce GT 240M vs Radeon HD 4650 AGP Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 240M vs Radeon HD 4650 AGP FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GT 240M vs Radeon HD 4650 AGP: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 240M

2012

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 32W instead of 45W, a 13W reduction.
  • More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 4650 AGP across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

2011

Why buy it

  • 1.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 40.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 32W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon HD 4650 AGP is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 240M instead at 212 vs 208, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 240M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon HD 4650 AGP makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon HD 4650 AGP is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 240M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 240M vs Radeon HD 4650 AGP Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 208 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 240M scores 212 and the Radeon HD 4650 AGP reaches 208 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 Radeon HD 4650 AGP uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240M) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650 AGP).

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon HD 4650 AGP
G3D Mark Score
212+2%
208
Architecture
Kepler
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.48 TFLOPS
0.576 TFLOPS+20%
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
32+33%
24
L1 Cache
32 KB
48 KB+50%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 240M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon HD 4650 AGP
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 240M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4650 AGP carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 240M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 240M and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 4650 AGP.

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon HD 4650 AGP
VRAM Capacity
1 GB+100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon HD 4650 AGP
DirectX
11.1 (10_1)+10%
10.1
Max Displays
0
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240M) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 2.

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon HD 4650 AGP
Encoder
None
UVD 2
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP4)
UVD 2
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 240M draws 32W versus the Radeon HD 4650 AGP's 45W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 240M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 193mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon HD 4650 AGP
TDP
32W-29%
45W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
193mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
70
Perf/Watt
6.6+43%
4.6
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 240M (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon HD 4650 AGP
MSRP
$80
Codename
GK107
Onega
Release
March 22 2012
April 19 2011
Ranking
#909
#926

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