Radeon R7 240
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Radeon R7 240

AMD

G3D Mark

902

MSRP

$69

AVG Price

$15

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

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.

Overview

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.

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.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R7 240 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 240 scores 902 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 R7 240
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score902
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 R7 240 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R7 240
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 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 R7 240 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.

SpecificationRadeon R7 240
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 240 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 300W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None.

SpecificationRadeon R7 240
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage300W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeNone
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $69), the Radeon R7 240 delivers 60 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #103 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #911 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R7 240
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$69
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$15
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#103
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#911
Release DateOctober 8 2013
Release Year2013

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