Radeon R7 240
VS
Intel HD Graphics 620

Radeon R7 240 vs Intel HD Graphics 620

AMD

Radeon R7 240

2013Boost: 780 MHz
VS
Intel

Intel HD Graphics 620

2016Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The Radeon R7 240 is positioned at rank #103 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 240

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
555%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
533%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
527%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
526%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
525%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
522%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
515%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
514%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
509%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
507%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
501%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
500%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
491%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
491%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
94%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
93%
#88
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
612%
#103
Radeon R7 240
MSRP: $69|Avg: $15
100%
#104
Radeon R7 G
MSRP: $69|Avg: $51
96%
#107
Radeon R7 250
MSRP: $89|Avg: $25
90%
#108
GeForce GT 640
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
90%
#109
GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
90%
#111
Radeon HD 8550D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
87%
#112
Radeon 520
MSRP: $78|Avg: $78
86%
#113
Radeon HD 4810
MSRP: $70|Avg: $15
85%
#115
GeForce 605
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
84%
#116
Radeon HD 8410G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
83%
#117
RADEON HD6530D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
81%
#118
Moore Threads MTT S30
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
81%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel HD Graphics 620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 240 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R7 240Intel HD Graphics 620
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel HD Graphics 620 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Intel HD Graphics 620

AMD

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.

Intel

Intel HD Graphics 620

The Intel HD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 30 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 919 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 240 scores 902 and the Intel HD Graphics 620 reaches 919 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 240 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel HD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 240) vs 192 (Intel HD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 0.448 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 240) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel HD Graphics 620). Boost clocks: 780 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R7 240Intel HD Graphics 620
G3D Mark Score
902
919+2%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
320+67%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.448 TFLOPS+17%
0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
780 MHz
1000 MHz+28%
ROPs
8+167%
3
TMUs
20
24+20%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 240Intel HD Graphics 620
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 240 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel HD Graphics 620 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 240 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon R7 240Intel HD Graphics 620
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 240 draws 30W versus the Intel HD Graphics 620's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 240) vs 1W (Intel HD Graphics 620). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon R7 240Intel HD Graphics 620
TDP
30W
15W-50%
Recommended PSU
300W
1W-100%
Power Connector
None
Integrated
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
30.1
61.3+104%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 240 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Intel HD Graphics 620 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel HD Graphics 620 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (Radeon R7 240) vs Infinity (Intel HD Graphics 620) — the Intel HD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel HD Graphics 620 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon R7 240Intel HD Graphics 620
MSRP
$69
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$15
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
60.1
Infinity
Codename
Oland
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
October 8 2013
August 30 2016
Ranking
#911
#906