CPU
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GeForce G210
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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 G210 is positioned at rank 290 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 G210
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G210.
| Insight | GeForce G210 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7340 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7340 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 210.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce G210 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+210.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 G210 and Radeon HD 7340
GeForce G210
The GeForce G210 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 148 points. Launch price was $79.
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
The GeForce G210 scores 148 and the Radeon HD 7340 reaches 153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce G210 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7340 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G210) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G210) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340).
| Feature | GeForce G210 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 148 | 153+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+83% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+50% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce G210 | 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: 512 KB (GeForce G210) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7340) — the GeForce G210 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | 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 | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce G210) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7340). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 11.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce G210) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7340). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce G210) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7340).
| Feature | GeForce G210 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce G210 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7340's 47W — a 44.2% difference. The GeForce G210 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G210) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce G210 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-36% | 47W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 100 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.9+48% | 3.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce G210 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7340 launched at $25 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 7340 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (GeForce G210) vs 30.6 (Radeon HD 7340) — the Radeon HD 7340 offers 209.1% better value. The GeForce G210 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce G210 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $25-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 30.6+209% |
| Codename | GP108 | Cape Verde |
| Release | May 17 2017 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #641 | #841 |
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