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FirePro V3900
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Radeon R7 M340
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V3900 is positioned at rank 206 and the Radeon R7 M340 is on rank 464, so the FirePro V3900 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3900
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V3900 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3900 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3900 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 14% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V3900 and Radeon R7 M340
FirePro V3900
The FirePro V3900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 631 points.
Radeon R7 M340
The Radeon R7 M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 646 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V3900 scores 631 and the Radeon R7 M340 reaches 646 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V3900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R7 M340 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V3900) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M340). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V3900) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M340).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 631 | 646+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+100% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.856 TFLOPS+58% | 1.171 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+100% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V3900 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M340 has 512 MB. The FirePro V3900 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V3900) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M340) — the FirePro V3900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V3900 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 M340's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V3900) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M340). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.2 | 8.6+105% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V3900 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 M340 launched at $120 and now averages $35. The FirePro V3900 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (FirePro V3900) vs 18.5 (Radeon R7 M340) — the FirePro V3900 offers 13.5% better value. The Radeon R7 M340 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V3900 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119 | $120 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-14% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0+14% | 18.5 |
| Codename | Cayman | Tropo |
| Release | May 24 2011 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #656 | #737 |
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