Radeon 3020e vs GeForce GTS 240

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 240

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1126%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1082%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1070%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1068%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1066%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1059%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1046%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1042%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1033%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1030%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1017%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1015%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

997%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

996%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#177

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1242%

#192

GeForce GTS 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

100%

#193

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#194

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

99%

#195

GeForce GT 625

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

97%

#196

Radeon HD 5600/5700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#197

GeForce GT 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

96%

#199

GeForce GT 705

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#200

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

95%

#201

Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

92%

#202

GeForce GT 320

MSRP: $79|Avg: $30

92%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

91%

#205

Radeon HD 7470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3020e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon 3020e 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 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3020e.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GTS 240
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTS 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $49 for the Radeon 3020e, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 24.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GTS 240
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon 3020e Benchmark Check

GeForce GTS 240 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3020e and GeForce GTS 240

Radeon 3020e

The Radeon 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 505 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3020e scores 505 and the GeForce GTS 240 reaches 515 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3020e is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTS 240 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3020e) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 240). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 3020e) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GTS 240
G3D Mark Score	505	515+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+107%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3020e	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 3020e comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 240 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 240 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 3020e) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTS 240) — the Radeon 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GTS 240
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3020e) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GTS 240
DirectX	12 (12_1)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+44%	3.2
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3020e) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon 3020e) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 240).

Feature	Radeon 3020e	GeForce GTS 240
Encoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3020e draws 50W versus the GeForce GTS 240's 106W — a 71.8% difference. The Radeon 3020e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3020e) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 240). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon 3020e	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
Perf/Watt	10.1+106%	4.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3020e launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTS 240 costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Radeon 3020e) vs 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) — the GeForce GTS 240 offers 25.2% better value. The Radeon 3020e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).