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Radeon R5 M315
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GeForce GT 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 M315 is positioned at rank 571 and the GeForce GT 240 is on rank 197, so the GeForce GT 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 M315
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 240
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M315.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $150), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 89.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+89.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
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 M315 and GeForce GT 240
Radeon R5 M315
The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 points.
GeForce GT 240
The GeForce GT 240 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 495 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M315 scores 489 and the GeForce GT 240 reaches 495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M315 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 240 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 384 (GeForce GT 240). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 240).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 489 | 495+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 0.7626 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M315 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 240 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 240 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 240) — the GeForce GT 240 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M315 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 240's 64W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M315) vs 300W (GeForce GT 240). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 64W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 6.5 | 7.7+18% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M315 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GT 240 launched at $80 and now averages $80. The GeForce GT 240 costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Radeon R5 M315) vs 6.2 (GeForce GT 240) — the GeForce GT 240 offers 87.9% better value. The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M315 | GeForce GT 240 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $80-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $80-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 6.2+88% |
| Codename | Jet | GK107 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #922 | #777 |
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