Radeon R7 240 vs Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

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

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

90%

#108

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 240 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU.

Insight	Radeon R7 240	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 240 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.

Radeon R7 240 Benchmark Check

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 240 and Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 889 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 240 scores 902 and the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU reaches 889 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon R7 240	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
G3D Mark Score	902+1%	889
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 240	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
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 Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU 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.

Feature	Radeon R7 240	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 240 draws 30W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU's 7W — a 124.3% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 240) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R7 240	Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
TDP	30W	7W-77%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	30.1	127.0+322%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 240 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (Radeon R7 240) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).