GeForce GT 340 vs Radeon R7 A8-7650K

GeForce GT 340

2014Core: 993 MHz

Radeon R7 A8-7650K

2014Core: 725 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 340

738

0.0%

GeForce 8800 GTS

GeForce 9800 GTX+

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

GeForce GT 735M

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon R7 A8-7650K

757

+2.6%

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. The GeForce GT 340 is positioned at rank #170 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 340

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

983%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

944%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

933%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

932%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

930%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

925%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

913%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

909%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

901%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

899%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

888%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

886%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

870%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

869%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#94

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#155

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1084%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

99%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

97%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

95%

#178

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#181

Radeon HD 8310E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#183

GeForce GT 610

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 R7 A8-7650K
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 Radeon R7 A8-7650K 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.

GeForce GT 340 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 A8-7650K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 340 and Radeon R7 A8-7650K

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 R7 A8-7650K

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 340 scores 738 and the Radeon R7 A8-7650K reaches 757 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 340 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 340) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 340) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7650K).

Feature	GeForce GT 340	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
G3D Mark Score	738	757+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7626 TFLOPS+20%	0.6336 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	96 KB+200%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 340	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 340 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 340 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 340	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 340) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 340	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)	12 (12_0)+8%
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 340) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Decoder: VP4 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 340) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K).

Feature	GeForce GT 340	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
Encoder	None	VCE 2.0
Decoder	VP4	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 340 draws 64W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7650K's 30W — a 72.3% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 340) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GT 340	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
TDP	64W	30W-53%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	70-7%
Perf/Watt	11.5	25.2+119%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 340 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.9 (GeForce GT 340) vs Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value.