GeForce GT 240M vs RADEON HD7450

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 HD7450 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 240M vs RADEON HD7450: 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 200W, a 168W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than RADEON HD7450 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 4.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).

RADEON HD7450

2012

Why buy it

✅4.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌525% higher power demand at 200W vs 32W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RADEON HD7450 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 240M instead at 212 vs 199, 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. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RADEON HD7450 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 HD7450 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 HD7450 Technical Specifications

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

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.

RADEON HD7450

The RADEON HD7450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 199 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 240M scores 212 versus the RADEON HD7450's 199 — the GeForce GT 240M leads by 6.5%. The GeForce GT 240M is built on Kepler while the RADEON HD7450 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240M) vs 1,792 (RADEON HD7450). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240M) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (RADEON HD7450). Boost clocks: 645 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	RADEON HD7450
G3D Mark Score	212+7%	199
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1792+367%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.48 TFLOPS	2.867 TFLOPS+497%
Boost Clock	645 MHz	1250 MHz+94%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	32 KB	448 KB+1300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 240M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The RADEON HD7450 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	RADEON HD7450
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 HD7450 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 HD7450. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 240M) vs 768 KB (RADEON HD7450) — the RADEON HD7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	RADEON HD7450
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	768 KB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 240M) vs 11.2 (RADEON HD7450). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	RADEON HD7450
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)	11.2
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 240M) vs VCE 1.0 (RADEON HD7450). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	GeForce GT 240M	RADEON HD7450
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	UVD 3.1
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 240M draws 32W versus the RADEON HD7450's 200W — a 144.8% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 240M) vs 350W (RADEON HD7450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.