GeForce 8200 vs Radeon HD 7340
GeForce 8200
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Radeon HD 7340
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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.
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 GeForce 8200 is positioned at rank 517 and the Radeon HD 7340 is on rank 200, so the Radeon HD 7340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8200
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7340.
| Insight | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $5), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 7.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce 8200 and Radeon HD 7340
GeForce 8200
The GeForce 8200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.
Radeon HD 7340
The Radeon HD 7340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 153 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 8200 scores 164 versus the Radeon HD 7340's 153 — the GeForce 8200 leads by 7.2%. The GeForce 8200 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7340 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 8200) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 164+7% | 153 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.6144 TFLOPS+4% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 8200) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7340) — the GeForce 8200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8200) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7340). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.2+12% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8200) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7340). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8200) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7340).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8200 draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 7340's 47W — a 35% difference. The GeForce 8200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8200) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-30% | 47W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0+52% | 3.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8200 launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 7340 launched at $25 and now averages $5. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 8200) vs 30.6 (Radeon HD 7340) — the GeForce 8200 offers 7.2% better value. The GeForce 8200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 8200 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | $25-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8+7% | 30.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Cape Verde |
| Release | July 22 2014 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #832 | #841 |
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