CPU
GPU
GeForce GT 540M
Popular choices:
Radeon R5 M320
Popular choices:
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 540M is positioned at rank 172 and the Radeon R5 M320 is on rank 578, so the GeForce GT 540M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 540M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M320
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M320 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 540M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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
The GeForce GT 540M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 540M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 398.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+398.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 540M and Radeon R5 M320
GeForce GT 540M
The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 points.
Radeon R5 M320
The Radeon R5 M320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 475 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 540M scores 474 and the Radeon R5 M320 reaches 475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 540M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 M320 uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 1,024 (Radeon R5 M320).
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 474 | 475 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 540M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M320 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 540M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 540M draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 M320's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 540M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 540M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M320). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.5+51% | 6.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 540M costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 3.2 (Radeon R5 M320) — the GeForce GT 540M offers 393.8% better value. The Radeon R5 M320 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 540M | Radeon R5 M320 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.8+394% | 3.2 |
| Codename | GK107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 9 2013 | June 9 2015 |
| Ranking | #792 | #522 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce GT 540M and Radeon R5 M320
