GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon HD 8690A
GeForce GTS 240
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Radeon HD 8690A
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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 Radeon HD 8690A is on rank 559, 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 8690A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 Radeon HD 8690A.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 GTS 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 275.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+275.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 8690A
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 8690A
The Radeon HD 8690A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 514 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 240 scores 515 and the Radeon HD 8690A reaches 514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 240 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 8690A uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 320 (Radeon HD 8690A). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240) vs 0.528 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8690A).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 515 | 514 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 320+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS+14% | 0.528 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8690A 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 128 KB (Radeon HD 8690A) — the GeForce GTS 240 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240) vs 11_1 (Radeon HD 8690A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8690A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 240 draws 106W versus the Radeon HD 8690A's 50W — a 71.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8690A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 240) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8690A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 50W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 10.3+110% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 8690A launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTS 240 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 8690A) — the GeForce GTS 240 offers 279.4% better value. The Radeon HD 8690A is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon HD 8690A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-47% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-73% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.9+279% | 3.4 |
| Codename | GF106 | Sun |
| Release | September 13 2010 | March 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #791 | #891 |
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