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Radeon R5 240
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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 R5 240 is positioned at rank 135 and the GeForce GT 550M is on rank 125, so the GeForce GT 550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 240
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 550M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 240 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 198.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+198.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 240 and GeForce GT 550M
Radeon R5 240
The Radeon R5 240 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 780 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 558 points. Launch price was $69.
GeForce GT 550M
The GeForce GT 550M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 561 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 240 scores 558 and the GeForce GT 550M reaches 561 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 550M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 240) vs 384 (GeForce GT 550M). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 240) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 550M).
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 558 | 561 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 0.7526 TFLOPS+68% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 240 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 550M has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 240 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| 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: 12_0 (Radeon R5 240) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 550M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+9% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 240) vs No (GeForce GT 550M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 240 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 550M's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 240) vs 350W (GeForce GT 550M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+66% | 11.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 240 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.8 (Radeon R5 240) vs 18.7 (GeForce GT 550M) — the Radeon R5 240 offers 198.4% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GT 550M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.8+198% | 18.7 |
| Codename | Oland | GK107 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #911 | #726 |
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