GeForce GT 340 vs Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
GeForce GT 340
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Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
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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 340 is positioned at rank 170 and the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is on rank 218, so the GeForce GT 340 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 340
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 340 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 340 and Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
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.
Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 729 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 340 scores 738 and the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M reaches 729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 340 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 340) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 340) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 738+1% | 729 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 0.864 TFLOPS+13% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 340 draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M's 40W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 340) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 40W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5 | 18.2+58% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 340 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Heathrow |
| Release | May 29 2014 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #777 | #787 |
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