Radeon R5 M240
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Radeon R5 M240

AMD

G3D Mark

473

MSRP

$100

AVG Price

$30

October 8 2013
50 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

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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.

Overview

The Radeon R5 M240 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: 473 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

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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 R5 M240

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R5 M240 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R5 M240 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M240 scores 473 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Oland), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 320 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 20 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.448 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 780 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon R5 M240
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score473
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameOland
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute320
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling20
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load780 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.448 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second14.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count950 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#911
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 M240 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R5 M240
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache80 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R5 M240 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon R5 M240
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.2
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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 4.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

SpecificationRadeon R5 M240
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCE 1.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 4.2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M240 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon R5 M240
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $100), the Radeon R5 M240 delivers 16 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #911 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R5 M240
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#911
Release DateOctober 8 2013
Release Year2013

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

20 specs

ROPs8
TMUs20
Vram0.5 GB
DLSS/FSRFSR upscaling
L1 Cache80 kB
L2 Cache256 kB
Boost Clock780 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units320
Upscaling TechAMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count950 million
Frame GenerationFSR Frame Generation: No | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate14.00
Manufacturing Process28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)50 Watt
Floating Point Performance0.448 TFLOPS

General Information

6 specs

Designreference
CodenameOland
ArchitectureGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
Launch Price$69
Release DateOctober 8 2013
Performance Ranking Position911

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