GeForce GTS 240 vs Mobility Radeon HD 5730
GeForce GTS 240
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is on rank 475, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5730.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 508 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 240 scores 515 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 reaches 508 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 240 is built on Fermi while the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5730).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 515+1% | 508 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 800+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+86% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 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: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240) vs 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 4.4+38% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 240 draws 106W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5730's 50W — a 71.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 240) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5730). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 50W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 10.2+108% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers 96.9% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-20% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.9 | 25.4+97% |
| Codename | GF106 | Broadway |
| Release | September 13 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #791 | #846 |
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