AMD Radeon R5 M240
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon R5 M240 Specifications
Radeon R5 M240 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon R5 M240 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
R5 M240 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon R5 M240's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon R5 M240 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon R5 M240 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon R5 M240's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon R5 M240 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the R5 M240, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
R5 M240 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon R5 M240 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 1.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon R5 M240 is built on AMD's GCN 1.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the R5 M240 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon R5 M240 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon R5 M240 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon R5 M240 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon R5 M240 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon R5 M240 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon R5 M240. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon R5 M240 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon R5 M240 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon R5 M240 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon R5 M240 Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD Radeon R5 M240 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms.
Top 5 Performers
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Nearby PerformersAbout AMD Radeon R5 M240
The AMD Radeon R5 M240 is a 28 nm mobile graphics processor built on the GCN 1.0 architecture, using the Jet chip with 690 million transistors on a 56 mm² die. It was released in September 2014 and is now marked as end-of-life, sitting in the 38th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database. This is a low-end discrete part aimed at basic laptop duties, and its specifications reflect that positioning clearly.
Memory Subsystem
The R5 M240 comes equipped with 1024 MB of DDR3 memory on a 64-bit bus. Memory runs at 900 MHz, translating to 1800 Mbps effective, which yields a total bandwidth of 14.40 GB/s. That figure is modest by any modern standard. For context, this bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p gaming at low settings in older titles, but it will bottleneck the GPU's 320 shading units in any scenario demanding large texture fetches or high-resolution framebuffers.
At higher resolutions — 1440p or 4K — the 1 GB frame buffer becomes a hard constraint. Modern games often exceed 2 GB of VRAM usage at those resolutions, so the R5 M240 would be forced to spill to system memory over the PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, which is itself a narrower link than the full x16 used by most desktop GPUs. The 64-bit bus width is the primary culprit here: even if the memory clock were higher, the narrow bus caps effective throughput. The data shows that this card is best suited to 1366x768 or 1600x900 panels, where the 14.40 GB/s bandwidth and 1 GB capacity align with the compute capability.
How It Compares
Intel UHD Graphics 750: The R5 M240 edges out Intel's integrated solution by a razor-thin 0.3% in average benchmark score. In practical terms, these two are functionally identical in compute performance. The AMD part has dedicated VRAM, which helps in memory-intensive workloads, but the UHD 750 benefits from newer architecture and driver optimizations.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE: Here the R5 M240 trails by 0.7%. The GTX 560 SE is a much older desktop part, yet it still manages to outperform this mobile chip. That tells you how far behind the R5 M240 was even at launch — a dedicated desktop GPU from the previous generation beats it.
NVIDIA T600: The T600 is 1.2% faster than the R5 M240. The T600 is a professional workstation card, so the comparison is a bit odd, but it shows that the R5 M240 sits right at the bottom of the performance spectrum among GPUs that have been benchmarked. The delta is small enough that driver versions could flip the result in some tests.
AMD FirePro M5100: The R5 M240 leads the FirePro M5100 by 2.2%. This is the only rival it beats by a meaningful margin. The FirePro M5100 is also a mobile professional part, and the 2.2% gap suggests that AMD's own product stack had very little separation at this performance tier.
Benchmark Performance
The sole benchmark result for the R5 M240 is a Geekbench OpenCL score of 6984. That places it at the 38th percentile of all GPUs in the database, meaning roughly six out of ten GPUs perform better. The average benchmark score matches the single result at 6984, indicating no variance across runs.
Against its nearest rivals, the deltas are tight. The Intel UHD Graphics 750 scores 6966, putting the R5 M240 just 0.3% ahead — a statistical tie. The GTX 560 SE scores 7032, which is 0.7% higher than the R5 M240. The NVIDIA T600 scores 7068, a 1.2% advantage. Only the AMD FirePro M5100 trails, at 6837, which is 2.2% behind the R5 M240.
What these numbers reveal is a GPU that is almost exactly at the median of its immediate competitive set, but that set itself is very weak. The compute throughput of 659.2 GFLOPS FP32, combined with a pixel rate of 8.240 GPixel/s and texture rate of 20.60 GTexel/s, puts this in the range of entry-level gaming from a decade ago. The 320 shading units, 20 TMUs, and 8 ROPs are all consistent with a chip designed for low-power laptops, not gaming rigs.
FAQ
Q: Is the Radeon R5 M240 suitable for modern gaming?
A: No. The 1 GB DDR3 VRAM and 14.40 GB/s bandwidth are far below what modern games require. The 38th percentile ranking confirms it sits below the majority of GPUs in the database.
Q: How does it compare to integrated graphics like Intel UHD Graphics 750?
A: It is essentially tied, with the R5 M240 scoring 6984 versus 6966 for the UHD 750, a 0.3% difference. The AMD part has dedicated VRAM, but the performance is nearly identical.
Q: What is the memory configuration?
A: It has 1024 MB of DDR3 memory on a 64-bit bus, running at 900 MHz with 1800 Mbps effective speed, yielding 14.40 GB/s of bandwidth.
Q: Does it support DirectX 12?
A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 (11_1), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170. However, the hardware is too slow for practical use with modern DirectX 12 titles.
Q: What is the transistor count and die size?
A: The Jet chip contains 690 million transistors on a 56 mm² die, manufactured on TSMC's 28 nm process. The transistor density is 12.3 million per square millimeter.
Q: Is the R5 M240 still in production?
A: No, it is end-of-life. It was released on September 17, 2014, and has been succeeded by Polaris Mobile parts.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
There are no ray tracing cores and no tensor cores in the R5 M240. The GCN 1.0 architecture predates hardware ray tracing entirely, and this chip was never designed for such workloads. The feature set is limited to what GCN 1.0 offered at the time: DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170 support.
The API support is actually more modern than the hardware would suggest. Vulkan 1.2.170 is a relatively recent specification, and OpenGL 4.6 is current. However, the 659.2 GFLOPS of FP32 compute is far too low to run any ray-traced effects in real time. Even software-based ray tracing via compute shaders would be impractical at playable frame rates. The 8 ROPs and 20 TMUs further limit any advanced rendering techniques that rely on geometry throughput or pixel fill.
For users, this means the R5 M240 is strictly a 2D desktop acceleration and basic video playback solution. It has no hardware features that would make it relevant for modern 3D workloads, and its driver support for newer APIs is unlikely to translate into usable performance.
Power and Cooling
The FACT PACK does not list a TDP, power connector requirement, or suggested PSU for the R5 M240. This is typical for a low-end mobile GPU, where the system integrator handles power delivery and thermal design. The absence of these specifications suggests the card is meant to be soldered onto a motherboard or integrated into a laptop chassis, drawing power from the system's existing rails.
Given the 28 nm process node and the modest specifications, power draw is likely low enough to be cooled by a basic heatpipe or even a passive heatsink in a well-ventilated chassis. The pixel rate of 8.240 GPixel/s and texture rate of 20.60 GTexel/s are consistent with a chip that does not generate excessive heat. The memory is DDR3, which runs cooler than GDDR5, further reducing thermal load.
There is no PCIe power connector requirement listed, which aligns with the card being a low-power part. The bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x8, which draws a maximum of 25 watts from the slot by specification, though the actual power draw is likely far below that. For any system builder considering this GPU, the data indicates that cooling and power are non-issues — the card will run within the thermal envelope of any standard laptop or small-form-factor design.
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