Quadro FX 1800M vs GeForce GT 240
Quadro FX 1800M
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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 Quadro FX 1800M is positioned at rank 62 and the GeForce GT 240 is on rank 197, so the Quadro FX 1800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1800M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 240 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 240 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1800M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 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 Quadro FX 1800M and GeForce GT 240
Quadro FX 1800M
The Quadro FX 1800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 486 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce GT 240
The GeForce GT 240 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 495 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800M scores 486 and the GeForce GT 240 reaches 495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1800M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GT 240 uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 486 | 495+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7626 TFLOPS+23% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 240). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1)+10% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro FX 1800M) vs None (GeForce GT 240). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Quadro FX 1800M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 240).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800M draws 189W versus the GeForce GT 240's 64W — a 98.8% difference. The GeForce GT 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 240). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 70.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 64W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.6 | 7.7+196% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GT200B | GK107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #777 |
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