CPU
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Radeon HD 7660G
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GeForce GT 240
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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 Radeon HD 7660G is positioned at rank 372 and the GeForce GT 240 is on rank 197, so the GeForce GT 240 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 7660G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 HD 7660G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7660G | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 7660G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7660G holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 55.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7660G | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 7660G and GeForce GT 240
Radeon HD 7660G
The Radeon HD 7660G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 481 points.
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 Radeon HD 7660G scores 481 and the GeForce GT 240 reaches 495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7660G is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 240 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 481 | 495+3% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 480+25% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.576 TFLOPS | 0.7626 TFLOPS+32% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB+50% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7660G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 240 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 240 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| 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 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 240). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0)+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7660G) vs None (GeForce GT 240). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7660G) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 240).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7660G draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 240's 64W — a 34.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7660G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 300W (GeForce GT 240). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-30% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 10.7+39% | 7.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7660G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 240 launched at $80 and now averages $80. The Radeon HD 7660G costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.6 (Radeon HD 7660G) vs 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) — the Radeon HD 7660G offers 54.8% better value. The GeForce GT 240 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7660G | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-38% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-38% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.6+55% | 6.2 |
| Codename | Turks | GK107 |
| Release | January 5 2012 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #870 | #777 |
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