GeForce GT 320 vs Radeon R5 M240

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 320

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz

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Radeon R5 M240

2013Boost: 780 MHz

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GeForce GT 320 vs Radeon R5 M240 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GT 320

1 GB 30

470

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon R5 M240

0.5 GB 30

473

+0.6%

Radeon HD 8490

Radeon HD 8370D

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

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 320 vs Radeon R5 M240 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 320 vs Radeon R5 M240: 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 320

2017

Why buy it

✅42.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $21 less on MSRP ($79 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Delivers 25.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.9 vs 4.7 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌17400% longer card at 175mm vs 1mm.

Radeon R5 M240

2013

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 175mm, a 174mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 320 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
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26.6% HIGHER MSRP
$100 MSRPvs$79 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.7 vs 5.9 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 320 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 42.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon R5 M240 instead at 473 vs 470, 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 320 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 14nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 320 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $21 cheaper on MSRP at $79 vs $100, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 25.8% (5.9 vs 4.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GT 320 vs Radeon R5 M240 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GT 320

The GeForce GT 320 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 470 points. Launch price was $79.

Radeon R5 M240

The Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points. Launch price was $69.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 320 scores 470 and the Radeon R5 M240 reaches 473 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 320 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R5 M240 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 320) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M240). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M240). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 780 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 320	Radeon R5 M240
G3D Mark Score	470	473
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+20%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+152%	0.448 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz+88%	780 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24+20%	20
L1 Cache	144 KB+80%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 320 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R5 M240 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 320	Radeon R5 M240
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 320 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M240 carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 320 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 320 and 128-bit on the Radeon R5 M240. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 320) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5 M240) — the GeForce GT 320 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 320	Radeon R5 M240
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 320) vs 12 (Radeon R5 M240). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GT 320	Radeon R5 M240
DirectX	10.1	12+19%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 320) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M240). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GT 320	Radeon R5 M240
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 320 draws 30W versus the Radeon R5 M240's 30W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R5 M240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 320) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M240). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 175mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 320	Radeon R5 M240
TDP	30W	30W
Recommended PSU	250W-29%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	175mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	15.7	15.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 320 came in at $79, while the Radeon R5 M240 launched at $100. On MSRP, GeForce GT 320 was 21% cheaper ($21 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.9 (GeForce GT 320) vs 4.7 (Radeon R5 M240) — the GeForce GT 320 offers 25.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 320 (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GT 320	Radeon R5 M240
MSRP	$79-21%	$100
Performance per Dollar	5.9+26%	4.7
Codename	GP108	Oland
Release	May 17 2017	October 8 2013
Ranking	#641	#911

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