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Radeon R7 240
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GeForce GT 640M
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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 R7 240 is positioned at rank 103 and the GeForce GT 640M is on rank 224, so the Radeon R7 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 R7 240
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 640M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 640M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 240.
| Insight | Radeon R7 240 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 240 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 240 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 231.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 240 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+231.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 R7 240 and GeForce GT 640M
Radeon R7 240
The Radeon R7 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: 902 points. Launch price was $69.
GeForce GT 640M
The GeForce GT 640M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 625 MHz to 645 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 32W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 907 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 240 scores 902 and the GeForce GT 640M reaches 907 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 640M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 240) vs 384 (GeForce GT 640M). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 240) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 640M). Boost clocks: 780 MHz vs 645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 902 | 907 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.448 TFLOPS | 0.48 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 780 MHz+21% | 645 MHz |
| 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 R7 240 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 240 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 640M's 32W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon R7 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 240) vs 350W (GeForce GT 640M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-6% | 32W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.1+6% | 28.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 240 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (Radeon R7 240) vs 18.1 (GeForce GT 640M) — the Radeon R7 240 offers 232% better value. The Radeon R7 240 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 240 | GeForce GT 640M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.1+232% | 18.1 |
| Codename | Oland | GK107 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #911 | #909 |
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