Radeon R5 M240 vs GeForce 8800 GT
Radeon R5 M240
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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 M240 is positioned at rank 238 and the GeForce 8800 GT is on rank 656, so the Radeon R5 M240 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 M240
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 8800 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8800 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8800 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 15.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 M240 and GeForce 8800 GT
Radeon R5 M240
The Radeon R5 M240 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: 473 points. Launch price was $69.
GeForce 8800 GT
The GeForce 8800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 457 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M240 scores 473 and the GeForce 8800 GT reaches 457 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 8800 GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 224 (GeForce 8800 GT).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 473+4% | 457 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 320+43% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 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)
The Radeon R5 M240 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8800 GT has 1 GB. The GeForce 8800 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+20% | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 M240) vs No (GeForce 8800 GT). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M240 draws 30W versus the GeForce 8800 GT's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R5 M240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M240) vs 350W (GeForce 8800 GT). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.8+427% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M240 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 8800 GT launched at $249 and now averages $25. The GeForce 8800 GT costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.8 (Radeon R5 M240) vs 18.3 (GeForce 8800 GT) — the GeForce 8800 GT offers 15.8% better value. The Radeon R5 M240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M240 | GeForce 8800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-60% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.8 | 18.3+16% |
| Codename | Oland | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | October 8 2013 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #911 | #825 |
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