GeForce 920M vs GeForce GT 340

NVIDIA

GeForce 920M

2016Core: 965 MHzBoost: 993 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 340

2014Core: 993 MHz

GeForce 920M vs GeForce GT 340 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce 920M vs GeForce GT 340 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 920M vs GeForce GT 340: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 920M

2016

Why buy it

  • 35.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Draws 16W instead of 64W, a 48W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).

GeForce GT 340

2014

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce 920M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 300% higher power demand at 64W vs 16W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce 920M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 35.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 340 instead at 738 vs 717, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 920M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2016 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 340 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 340 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 920M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 920M vs GeForce GT 340 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce 920M

The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 340

The GeForce GT 340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 738 points. Launch price was $89.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 920M scores 717 and the GeForce GT 340 reaches 738 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 920M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 340 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 340). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 340).

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GT 340
G3D Mark Score
717
738+3%
Architecture
Maxwell
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
256
384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5084 TFLOPS
0.7626 TFLOPS+50%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
128 KB+300%
32 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GT 340
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 920M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 340 carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 340 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 920M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 340. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 340) — the GeForce 920M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GT 340
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
1 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 920M) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 340). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GT 340
DirectX
11.0
11.1 (10_1)
Vulkan
1.1
N/A
OpenGL
4.5+36%
3.3
Max Displays
1
2+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 920M) vs None (GeForce GT 340). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 920M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 340).

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GT 340
Encoder
No
None
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
VP4
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 920M draws 16W versus the GeForce GT 340's 64W — a 120% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 340). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GT 340
TDP
16W-75%
64W
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
Legacy
None
Length
0mm
168mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
70°C-7%
75
Perf/Watt
44.8+290%
11.5
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 920M (2016 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GT 340
MSRP
$100
Codename
GM108
GK107
Release
March 25 2016
May 29 2014
Ranking
#864
#777

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