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GeForce 8600M GT
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Radeon HD 7340
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8600M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7340 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 8600M GT | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 8600M GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 8600M GT and Radeon HD 7340
GeForce 8600M GT
The GeForce 8600M GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 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 8600M GT scores 164 versus the Radeon HD 7340's 153 — the GeForce 8600M GT leads by 7.2%. The GeForce 8600M GT is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7340 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8600M GT) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340).
| Feature | GeForce 8600M GT | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 164+7% | 153 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8600M GT | 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)
The GeForce 8600M GT comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7340 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7340 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8600M GT | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 8600M GT) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7340). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 8600M GT | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP2) vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 8600M GT) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7340).
| Feature | GeForce 8600M GT | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP2) | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8600M GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7340's 47W — a 104.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8600M GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 8600M GT | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 47W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 3.3+200% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8600M GT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 7340 launched at $25 and now averages $5. The GeForce 8600M GT costs 100+% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce 8600M GT) vs 30.6 (Radeon HD 7340) — the GeForce 8600M GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon HD 7340 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 8600M GT | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $25 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 30.6 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Cape Verde |
| Release | July 15 2008 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #825 | #841 |
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