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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. The GeForce GTS 240 is positioned at rank #192 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 240
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The Radeon Vega 2 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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 2.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 240 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Vega 2
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 Vega 2
The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 240 scores 515 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 240 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 240) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 515+2% | 506 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 448+133% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS | 1.702 TFLOPS+183% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+14% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 2 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTS 240 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). OpenGL: 3.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_1)+8% |
| OpenGL | 3.2 | 4.6+44% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 240) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 240 draws 106W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 150.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 240) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 15W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9 | 33.7+588% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 240 | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF106 | Cezanne |
| Release | September 13 2010 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #791 | #601 |
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