Radeon HD 2400 XT vs GeForce 315M
Radeon HD 2400 XT
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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 Radeon HD 2400 XT is positioned at rank 324 and the GeForce 315M is on rank 535, so the Radeon HD 2400 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 2400 XT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 315M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 315M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 2400 XT 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 Radeon HD 2400 XT and GeForce 315M
Radeon HD 2400 XT
The Radeon HD 2400 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 119 points. Launch price was $270.
GeForce 315M
The GeForce 315M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 27 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 2400 XT scores 119 and the GeForce 315M reaches 115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 2400 XT is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 315M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 640 (GeForce 315M). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (GeForce 315M). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 119+3% | 115 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.995 TFLOPS+129% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1020 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+140% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB+20% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 2400 XT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 315M has 512 MB. The GeForce 315M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 2 MB (GeForce 315M) — the GeForce 315M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 2400 XT draws 185W versus the GeForce 315M's 75W — a 84.6% difference. The GeForce 315M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 2400 XT) vs 350W (GeForce 315M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 75W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 1.5+150% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 315M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 2400 XT | GeForce 315M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM107 |
| Release | November 19 2012 | October 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #469 | #671 |
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