GeForce GT 240M
VS
Radeon R2E

GeForce GT 240M vs Radeon R2E

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 240M

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R2E

2013Core: 800 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The GeForce GT 240M is positioned at rank #392 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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
1161%
#385
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
92%
#407
Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R2E.

InsightGeForce GT 240MRadeon R2E
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 240M and Radeon R2E

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 R2E

The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 240M scores 212 and the Radeon R2E reaches 211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 240M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R2E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 240M) vs 512 (Radeon R2E). Raw compute: 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240M) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E).

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon R2E
G3D Mark Score
212
211
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.48 TFLOPS
0.8192 TFLOPS+71%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
32 KB
128 KB+300%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon R2E
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 240M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R2E 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.

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon R2E
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
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 240M draws 32W versus the Radeon R2E's 55W — a 52.9% difference. The GeForce GT 240M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 240M) vs 350W (Radeon R2E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon R2E
TDP
32W-42%
55W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
70
Perf/Watt
6.6+74%
3.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R2E is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon R2E
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$49
Codename
GK107
Cape Verde
Release
March 22 2012
December 20 2013
Ranking
#909
#738