GeForce GTS 240 vs GeForce 615
GeForce GTS 240
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GeForce 615
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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 GTS 240 is positioned at rank 192 and the GeForce 615 is on rank 367, so the GeForce GTS 240 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 240
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 615
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 615 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce 615 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 240 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 GeForce 615.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 615 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 615 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 161.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+161.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GTS 240 and GeForce 615
GeForce GTS 240
The GeForce GTS 240 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 515 points. Launch price was $129.
GeForce 615
The GeForce 615 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 240 scores 515 and the GeForce 615 reaches 505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 240 is built on Fermi while the GeForce 615 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 384 (GeForce 615). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 615).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 515+2% | 505 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 0.7972 TFLOPS+33% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+78% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTS 240 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 615 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 240 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GTS 240) vs 512 KB (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 615). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (11_0)+8% |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 4.6+44% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce 615). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 615).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 240 draws 106W versus the GeForce 615's 10W — a 165.5% difference. The GeForce 615 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 240) vs 350W (GeForce 615). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 10W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 50.5+931% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 615 launched at $50 and now averages $15. The GeForce 615 costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 33.7 (GeForce 615) — the GeForce 615 offers 161.2% better value. The GeForce 615 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | GeForce 615 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $50-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.9 | 33.7+161% |
| Codename | GF106 | GP108 |
| Release | September 13 2010 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #791 | #657 |
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