GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

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GPU

GeForce GTS 240

2010Core: 783 MHz

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Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

2013Core: 720 / 775 MHz

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GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTS 240

1 GB 106

515

+1.6%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

0.5 GB 50

507

0.0%

Radeon HD 2600 XT

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

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 GTS 240 vs Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual: 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 GTS 240

2010

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅Delivers 90.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.4 vs 3.4 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌112% higher power demand at 106W vs 50W.

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

2013

Why buy it

✅25.5% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 50W instead of 106W, a 56W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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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87.5% HIGHER MSRP
$150 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 3.4 vs 6.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 25.5% in average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTS 240 instead at 515 vs 507, 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 GTS 240 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTS 240 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $70 cheaper on MSRP at $80 vs $150, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 90.5% (6.4 vs 3.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

The Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 507 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 240 scores 515 and the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual reaches 507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual).

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
G3D Mark Score	515+2%	507
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	192	768+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTS 240 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
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 GTS 240 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual carries 512 MB. GeForce GTS 240 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTS 240 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual.

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (11_1)+8%
OpenGL	3.2	4.6+44%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs No (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual).

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 240 draws 106W versus the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual's 50W — a 71.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 240) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
TDP	106W	50W-53%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	4.9	10.1+106%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTS 240 came in at $80, while the Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual launched at $150. On MSRP, GeForce GTS 240 was 46.7% cheaper ($70 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.4 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual) — the GeForce GTS 240 offers 88.2% better value. The newer card here is Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual (2013 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual
MSRP	$80-47%	$150
Performance per Dollar	6.4+88%	3.4
Codename	GF106	—
Release	September 13 2010	August 1 2013
Ranking	#791	#881

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