GeForce GTS 250 vs Radeon R5 A240
GeForce GTS 250
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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 250 is positioned at rank 246 and the Radeon R5 A240 is on rank 206, so the Radeon R5 A240 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 250
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 A240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 A240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTS 250 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 A240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 A240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+102.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 250 and Radeon R5 A240
GeForce GTS 250
The GeForce GTS 250 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: 569 points. Launch price was $129.
Radeon R5 A240
The Radeon R5 A240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 576 points. Launch price was $69.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTS 250 scores 569 and the Radeon R5 A240 reaches 576 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 250 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R5 A240 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 250) vs 320 (Radeon R5 A240). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250) vs 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A240).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 569 | 576+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 320+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6013 TFLOPS+34% | 0.448 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+220% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 250 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 A240 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 250 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 250 draws 106W versus the Radeon R5 A240's 30W — a 111.8% difference. The Radeon R5 A240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTS 250) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A240). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 106W | 30W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.4 | 19.2+256% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 250 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 A240 launched at $100 and now averages $10. The Radeon R5 A240 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.4 (GeForce GTS 250) vs 57.6 (Radeon R5 A240) — the Radeon R5 A240 offers 102.8% better value. The Radeon R5 A240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 250 | Radeon R5 A240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $100-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.4 | 57.6+103% |
| Codename | GF106 | Oland |
| Release | September 13 2010 | October 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #791 | #911 |
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