Radeon Vega 2 vs GeForce GTS 240

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 240

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1126%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1082%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1070%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1068%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1066%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1059%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1046%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1042%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1033%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1030%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1017%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1015%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

997%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

996%

#96

Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#177

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1242%

#192

GeForce GTS 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

100%

#193

RADEON HD6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#194

Radeon HD 7310

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

99%

#195

GeForce GT 625

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

97%

#196

Radeon HD 5600/5700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#197

GeForce GT 240

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

96%

#199

GeForce GT 705

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#200

Radeon HD 7340

MSRP: $25|Avg: $5

95%

#201

GeForce GT 320

MSRP: $79|Avg: $30

92%

#202

Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

92%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

91%

#205

Radeon HD 7470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2010). The Radeon Vega 2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 240 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTS 240 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 2.

Insight	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce GTS 240
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTS 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 Vega 2 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTS 240 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 2 and GeForce GTS 240

Radeon Vega 2

The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.

GeForce GTS 240

The GeForce GTS 240 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 515 points. Launch price was $129.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 2 scores 506 and the GeForce GTS 240 reaches 515 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 2 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce GTS 240 uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 2) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 240). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 2) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce GTS 240
G3D Mark Score	506	515+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Fermi
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	448+133%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+183%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	28	32+14%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce GTS 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 2 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 240 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTS 240 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce GTS 240
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce GTS 240
DirectX	12 (12_1)+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+44%	3.2
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 2) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 240).

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce GTS 240
Encoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 2 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTS 240's 106W — a 150.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Radeon Vega 2) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 240). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Vega 2	GeForce GTS 240
TDP	15W-86%	106W
Recommended PSU	0W-100%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	70-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	33.7+588%	4.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) vs 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2010).