Radeon HD8530M vs GeForce GT 240
Radeon HD8530M
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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 HD8530M is positioned at rank 215 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 HD8530M
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 1% 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 HD8530M.
| Insight | Radeon HD8530M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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
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 Radeon HD8530M and GeForce GT 240
Radeon HD8530M
The Radeon HD8530M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 490 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 HD8530M scores 490 and the GeForce GT 240 reaches 495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD8530M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 240 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD8530M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8530M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240).
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 490 | 495+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS+13% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | 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 HD8530M 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: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD8530M draws 40W versus the GeForce GT 240's 64W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon HD8530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD8530M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 240). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-38% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.3+60% | 7.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 240 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | Heathrow | GK107 |
| Release | April 24 2012 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #787 | #777 |
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