GeForce GT 340 vs Radeon M535DX
GeForce GT 340
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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 M535DX is on rank 268, 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 M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon M535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon M535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 340 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon M535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 340 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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
The GeForce GT 340 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $40 for the Radeon M535DX, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 96.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+96.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 M535DX
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 M535DX
The Radeon M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 750 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 340 scores 738 and the Radeon M535DX reaches 750 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 340 is built on Kepler while the Radeon M535DX uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 340) vs 512 (Radeon M535DX). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 340) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 738 | 750+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+64% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 340 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon M535DX has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 340 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 340) vs 512 KB (Radeon M535DX) — the Radeon M535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 340 draws 64W versus the Radeon M535DX's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 340) vs 350W (Radeon M535DX). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 50W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5 | 15.0+30% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 340 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon M535DX launched at $200 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 340 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.9 (GeForce GT 340) vs 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) — the GeForce GT 340 offers 96.3% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-50% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.9+96% | 18.8 |
| Codename | GK107 | Lexa |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #777 | #772 |
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