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Radeon R5 240
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GeForce GTS 250
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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 GTS 250 is on rank 246, so the Radeon R5 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 R5 240
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| 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 | 📏 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 $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 96.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+96.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 R5 240 and GeForce GTS 250
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 GTS 250
The GeForce GTS 250 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 569 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 240 scores 558 and the GeForce GTS 250 reaches 569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTS 250 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 240) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 250). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 240) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250).
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 558 | 569+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320+67% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 0.6013 TFLOPS+34% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTS 250 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 GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 250). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 240) vs PureVideo HD VP5 (GeForce GTS 250). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP5.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 240 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTS 250's 106W — a 111.8% difference. The Radeon R5 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R5 240) vs 450W (GeForce GTS 250). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-72% | 106W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-44% | 450W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.6+244% | 5.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 240 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTS 250 launched at $129 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 240 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.8 (Radeon R5 240) vs 28.4 (GeForce GTS 250) — the Radeon R5 240 offers 96.5% better value. The Radeon R5 240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5 240 | GeForce GTS 250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-54% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.8+96% | 28.4 |
| Codename | Oland | GF106 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | September 13 2010 |
| Ranking | #911 | #791 |
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