GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon Vega 2

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GPU

GeForce GTS 240

2010Core: 783 MHz

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Radeon Vega 2

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz

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GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon Vega 2 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTS 240

1 GB 106

515

+1.8%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon Vega 2

Shared System RAM 15

506

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 Vega 2 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 Vega 2: 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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Vega 2 across 50 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.
❌606.7% higher power demand at 106W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 2

2021

Why buy it

✅13.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅GeForce GTS 240 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon Vega 2 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 15W instead of 106W, a 91W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon Vega 2 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 13.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTS 240 instead at 515 vs 506, 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?

Radeon Vega 2 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTS 240 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTS 240 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p headroom, Radeon Vega 2 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTS 240 vs Radeon Vega 2 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 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.

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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

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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 Vega 2 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon Vega 2
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 Vega 2 carries 0 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 System on the Radeon Vega 2.

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

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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%

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTS 240 came in at $80, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Vega 2 was 100+% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.4 (GeForce GTS 240) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Vega 2 (2021 vs 2010).

Feature	GeForce GTS 240	Radeon Vega 2
MSRP	$80	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	6.4	Infinity
Codename	GF106	Cezanne
Release	September 13 2010	April 13 2021
Ranking	#791	#601

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