GeForce GT 240M vs Radeon R2E

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 240M

2012Core: Up to 625 MHzBoost: 645 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R2E

2013Core: 800 MHz
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GeForce GT 240M vs Radeon R2E 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 R2E 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 R2E: 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 55W, a 23W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon R2E 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.

Radeon R2E

2013

Why buy it

  • 4.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 71.9% higher power demand at 55W vs 32W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon R2E 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 211, 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 R2E 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 R2E 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 R2E 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 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)

The GeForce GT 240M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R2E leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon R2E
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 R2E 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 64-bit on the Radeon R2E.

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
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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 newer card here is Radeon R2E (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 240MRadeon R2E
MSRP
$0
Codename
GK107
Cape Verde
Release
March 22 2012
December 20 2013
Ranking
#909
#738

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