NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240

Ranked 726 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2009
  • Process Technology: 40 nm
  • Power Consumption: 69 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 operates at a base clock frequency of 550 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 512 MB or 1 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 1700 MHz GDDR5, 1000 MHz GDDR3, 900 MHz DDR3 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 54.4 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

For further insights, you can also compare your NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 graphics card with other models directly on our site. This feature provides a valuable resource for making informed decisions tailored to your specific needs.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 240, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 833
Value for money (0-100): 10.77
Architecture: GT2xx
Code name: GT215
Type: Desktop
Release date: 17 November 2009 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $80
Price now: $905 (11.3x MSRP)
Value for money: 0.02
GPU code name: GT215
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 240. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 96
Core clock speed: 550 MHz
Transistor count: 727 million
Manufacturing process technology: 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 69 Watt
Texture fill rate: 17.60
Floating-point performance: 257.28 gflops
Maximum GPU temperature: 105C C
CUDA cores: 96
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 96
Number of transistors: 727 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16
Length: 6.6" (168mm) (16.8 cm)
Supplementary power connectors: None
Bus support: PCI-E 2.0
Height: 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip NVIDIA GeForce GT 240.

Memory type: GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount: 512 MB or 1 GB
Memory bus width: 128 Bit
Memory clock speed: 1700 MHz GDDR5, 1000 MHz GDDR3, 900 MHz DDR3 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 54.4 GB/s

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: DVIVGAHDMI
Multi monitor support: +
Maximum VGA resolution: 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI: Internal
HDMI: +

Technologies

Additional technologies that the vendor integrates into its devices. They do not directly affect the performance, but can have a nice addition to the graphics card functionality both in games and at work.

3D Vision: +
CUDA: +

API support

Supported by the video card NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 11.1 (10_1)
OpenGL: 3.2

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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Legend
5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

AMD equivalent

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

NVIDIA GeForce 615
NVIDIA GeForce 615
2.54%
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS
2.53%
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240
2.52%
AMD Radeon HD 7650A
AMD Radeon HD 7650A
2.52%
AMD Radeon R7 M360
AMD Radeon R7 M360
2.52%

3DMark Vantage Performance

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850
5264
NVIDIA GeForce GT 445M
NVIDIA GeForce GT 445M
5249
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240
5221
Intel HD Graphics 4600
Intel HD Graphics 4600
5203
AMD Radeon R7 (Carrizo)
AMD Radeon R7 (Carrizo)
5200

Passmark

NVIDIA GeForce 615
NVIDIA GeForce 615
548
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS
NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GS
547
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240
NVIDIA GeForce GT 240
545
AMD Radeon R7 M360
AMD Radeon R7 M360
544
AMD Radeon HD 7650A
AMD Radeon HD 7650A
544
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