Radeon R3 vs GeForce 240M GT
Radeon R3
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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 R3 is positioned at rank 438 and the GeForce 240M GT is on rank 575, so the Radeon R3 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R3
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 240M GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 240M GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 240M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R3.
| Insight | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 240M GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $50 for the Radeon R3, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 919.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+919.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 R3 and GeForce 240M GT
Radeon R3
The Radeon R3 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: 314 points.
GeForce 240M GT
The GeForce 240M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 320 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R3 scores 314 and the GeForce 240M GT reaches 320 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 240M GT uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3) vs 384 (GeForce 240M GT). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 240M GT). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 314 | 320+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+38% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+4% | 1176 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R3) vs 1 MB (GeForce 240M GT) — the GeForce 240M GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3) vs 10.1 (GeForce 240M GT). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3) vs None (GeForce 240M GT). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce 240M GT).
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R3 draws 50W versus the GeForce 240M GT's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 240M GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3) vs 350W (GeForce 240M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 33W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3 | 9.7+54% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R3 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce 240M GT launched at $100 and now averages $5. The GeForce 240M GT costs 90% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Radeon R3) vs 64.0 (GeForce 240M GT) — the GeForce 240M GT offers 915.9% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce 240M GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-50% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.3 | 64.0+916% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GM108 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #757 | #847 |
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