NVIDIA 2009

GeForce GT 240

Summary

NVIDIA released the GeForce GT 240 in 2009. This graphics card features the GT215 GPU, manufactured on a 40nm process. It comes equipped with 512-1024 MB DDR3, GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering up to 54.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at 550 (1340) MHz with a theoretical compute performance of 385.9 GFLOPS. The card connects via PCIe2.0 and requires no external power. It supports DX10.1.

Performance

GPU Clock 550 (1340) MHz
Memory Clock 1600(800), 3400(850)
Shader Performance 385920 MFLOPS
Pixel Fillrate 4400 MP/s
Texel Fillrate 17600 MT/s

Memory

Memory Size 512-1024 MB
Bus Width 128-bit
Memory Type DDR3, GDDR5
Max Bandwidth 54400 MB/s

Architecture

GPU Chip GT215
Core Config 96 SP; 32 TMU; 8 ROP
Vertex Processors 96
Process Size 40nm
Transistors 727m

Compatibility

DirectX DX10.1
Bus Slot PCIe2.0
External Power no

Release

Release Year 2009
Launch Price Lower Mainstream

Performance to Price

Worse Better

Performance Comparison

Shader Performance (MFLOPS)

Memory Bandwidth (MB/s)

Game Performance Estimates

FPS estimates scaled from RTX 3060 benchmark data. Actual results vary based on CPU, drivers, and game updates.

Cyberpunk 2077

2020
Medium
3
FPS
High
2
FPS
Ultra
2
FPS

Red Dead Redemption 2

2019
Medium
2
FPS
High
2
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

GTA V

2015
Medium
4
FPS
High
4
FPS
Ultra
3
FPS

Fortnite

2017
Medium
5
FPS
High
4
FPS
Ultra
2
FPS

Valorant

2020
Medium
12
FPS
High
10
FPS
Ultra
7
FPS

Counter-Strike 2

2023
Medium
6
FPS
High
4
FPS
Ultra
3
FPS

Call of Duty: MW III

2023
Medium
4
FPS
High
3
FPS
Ultra
2
FPS

Apex Legends

2019
Medium
4
FPS
High
4
FPS
Ultra
3
FPS

Elden Ring

2022
Medium
2
FPS
High
2
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

Hogwarts Legacy

2023
Medium
2
FPS
High
2
FPS
Ultra
1
FPS

The Witcher 3

2015
Medium
4
FPS
High
3
FPS
Ultra
2
FPS

Baldur's Gate 3

2023
Medium
3
FPS
High
2
FPS
Ultra
2
FPS
60+ FPS (Smooth) 30-59 FPS (Playable) <30 FPS (Low)