Mobility Radeon HD 5730 vs GeForce GTS 240
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is positioned at rank 475 and the GeForce GTS 240 is on rank 192, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5730.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+97.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730 and GeForce GTS 240
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 508 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 scores 508 and the GeForce GTS 240 reaches 515 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTS 240 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 240). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 508 | 515+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+86% | 0.6013 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 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: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+38% | 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 240).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTS 240's 106W — a 71.8% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 240). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-53% | 106W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2+108% | 4.9 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 and now averages $40. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers 96.9% better value.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce GTS 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $80-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4+97% | 12.9 |
| Codename | Broadway | GF106 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #791 |
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