GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon HD 7660D
GeForce GTS 240
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Radeon HD 7660D
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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 Radeon HD 7660D is on rank 513, 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 Radeon HD 7660D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 Radeon HD 7660D.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7660D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7660D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 165.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+165.1%) |
| 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 Radeon HD 7660D
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 7660D
The Radeon HD 7660D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 512 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 240 scores 515 and the Radeon HD 7660D reaches 512 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 240 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 7660D uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7660D). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660D).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 515 | 512 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 480+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS+4% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+433% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTS 240 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7660D 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.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240) vs 11 (11_2) (Radeon HD 7660D). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11 (11_2) |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 4.4+38% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660D). 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 7660D).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 240 draws 106W versus the Radeon HD 7660D's 45W — a 80.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7660D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 240) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 45W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 11.4+133% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 7660D launched at $122 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7660D costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 34.1 (Radeon HD 7660D) — the Radeon HD 7660D offers 164.3% better value. The Radeon HD 7660D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 7660D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-34% | $122 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $15-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.9 | 34.1+164% |
| Codename | GF106 | Turks |
| Release | September 13 2010 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #791 | #870 |
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