GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

111%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

110%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

110%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

110%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

109%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

109%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

107%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

105%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

104%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

104%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

104%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

103%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

102%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

101%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

101%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

100%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

98%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

98%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

96%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

95%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

94%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

93%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

92%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

92%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

91%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

91%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

90%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

89%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

89%

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

Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

92%

#202

GeForce GT 320

MSRP: $79|Avg: $30

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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6031.7% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 240.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTS 240
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6031.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6031.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (285mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 315.7% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTS 240.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTS 240
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+315.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce GTS 240

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GeForce GTS 240's 515 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 6031.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTS 240 uses Fermi, both on 4 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 240). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 240).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTS 240
G3D Mark Score	31,578+6032%	515
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Fermi
Process Node	4 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	7680+3900%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+6567%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	240+650%	32
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+2900%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+19100%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTS 240 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTS 240 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTS 240
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 240 has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 240) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTS 240
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+1100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+19100%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 240). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTS 240
DirectX	12 Ultimate+8%	11.1 (10_0)
OpenGL	4.6+44%	3.2
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 240). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 240).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTS 240
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP2
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GeForce GTS 240's 106W — a 91.6% difference. The GeForce GTS 240 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 240). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	GeForce GTS 240
TDP	285W	106W-63%
Recommended PSU	700W	350W-50%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	285mm	229mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+2161%	4.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the GeForce GTS 240 launched at $80 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTS 240 costs 93.2% less ($550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.9 (GeForce GTS 240) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 314.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).