GeForce GT 625M
VS
GeForce GT 240

GeForce GT 625M vs GeForce GT 240

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 625M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 240

2014Core: 993 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 625M is positioned at rank 219 and the GeForce GT 240 is on rank 197, so the GeForce GT 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 625M

#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
93%
#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
89%
#209
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
448%
#211
406%
#212
405%
#216
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
368%
#217
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
366%
#219
GeForce GT 625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
97%
#222
96%
#224
GeForce GT 640M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
94%
#228
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
92%
#230
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
MSRP: $150|Avg: $75
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1172%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1126%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1113%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1111%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1109%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1102%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1088%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1084%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1074%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1071%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1058%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1056%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1037%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1037%
#96
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
100%
#182
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1292%
#197
GeForce GT 240
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
100%
#199
GeForce GT 705
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
100%
#200
Radeon HD 7340
MSRP: $25|Avg: $5
99%
#201
GeForce GT 320
MSRP: $79|Avg: $30
96%
#202
Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
96%
#203
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
95%
#204
Radeon HD 7580D
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
95%
#205
Radeon HD 7470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
93%
#206
Radeon R5 A240
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
93%
#207
Radeon HD 6550D
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
92%
#208
Radeon HD 4670
MSRP: $67|Avg: $67
92%
#209
Radeon R5 235X
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
91%
#210
Radeon R7 A360
MSRP: $109|Avg: $55
91%
#211
Radeon HD 7290
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
90%
#212
Radeon HD 8210
MSRP: $35|Avg: $5
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 625M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GT 625MGeForce GT 240
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 240 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 625M and GeForce GT 240

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 625M

The GeForce GT 625M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 485 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 240

The GeForce GT 240 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 495 points. Launch price was $89.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 625M scores 485 and the GeForce GT 240 reaches 495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 625M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 240 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 625M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 625M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240).

FeatureGeForce GT 625MGeForce GT 240
G3D Mark Score
485
495+2%
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7296 TFLOPS
0.7626 TFLOPS+5%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
32 KB
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 625MGeForce GT 240
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 625M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 240 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 625M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GT 625MGeForce GT 240
VRAM Capacity
2 GB+100%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 625M) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 240). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GT 625MGeForce GT 240
DirectX
11.0+9%
10.1
Vulkan
None
N/A
OpenGL
4.0+21%
3.3
Max Displays
1
2+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 625M) vs None (GeForce GT 240). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 625M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 240).

FeatureGeForce GT 625MGeForce GT 240
Encoder
No
None
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 625M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 240's 64W — a 34.9% difference. The GeForce GT 625M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 625M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 240). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.

FeatureGeForce GT 625MGeForce GT 240
TDP
45W-30%
64W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
0mm
168mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
70-7%
Perf/Watt
10.8+40%
7.7
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 240 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 625MGeForce GT 240
MSRP
$80
Avg Price (30d)
$80
Codename
GK107
GK107
Release
March 22 2012
May 29 2014
Ranking
#828
#777