GeForce GT 220 vs Radeon HD 7340M
GeForce GT 220
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Radeon HD 7340M
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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 GT 220 is positioned at rank 287 and the Radeon HD 7340M is on rank 245, so the Radeon HD 7340M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 220
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7340M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7340M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 220 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 220 and Radeon HD 7340M
GeForce GT 220
The GeForce GT 220 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 236W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon HD 7340M
The Radeon HD 7340M 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: 221 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 220 scores 222 and the Radeon HD 7340M reaches 221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 220 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7340M uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GT 220) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340M). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 220) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 222 | 221 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS+1% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 220 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7340M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 220 draws 236W versus the Radeon HD 7340M's 47W — a 133.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7340M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 220) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 236W | 47W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 4.7+422% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7340M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce GT 220 | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | GT200 | Cape Verde |
| Release | June 16 2008 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #802 | #841 |
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