Radeon R2 vs Radeon HD 8240
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8240
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 8240 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8240.
| Insight | Radeon R2 | Radeon HD 8240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $50 for the Radeon HD 8240, it costs 2% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 5.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R2 | Radeon HD 8240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 R2 and Radeon HD 8240
Radeon R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
Radeon HD 8240
The Radeon HD 8240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 246 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R2 scores 254 and the Radeon HD 8240 reaches 246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 8240 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8240). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8240).
| Feature | Radeon R2 | Radeon HD 8240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 254+3% | 246 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+226% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R2 | Radeon HD 8240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R2) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8240) — the Radeon HD 8240 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | Radeon HD 8240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R2 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8240's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8240). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | Radeon HD 8240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1+325% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 8240 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon R2 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon R2) vs 4.9 (Radeon HD 8240) — the Radeon R2 offers 6.1% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R2 | Radeon HD 8240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2+6% | 4.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | Pitcairn |
| Release | May 13 2019 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #858 | #460 |
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