GeForce MX130 vs Radeon R6 M340DX

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 MX130 is positioned at rank #301 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 MX130

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#291

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

722%

#293

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

654%

#294

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

653%

#298

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

593%

#299

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

589%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#305

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

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 GeForce MX130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M340DX.

Insight	GeForce MX130	Radeon R6 M340DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M340DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M340DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 398.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX130	Radeon R6 M340DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+398.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 MX130 Benchmark Check

Radeon R6 M340DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX130 and Radeon R6 M340DX

GeForce MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

Radeon R6 M340DX

The Radeon R6 M340DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 955 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX130 scores 1,805 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX). Boost clocks: 1242 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Radeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score	1,805	1,800
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9539 TFLOPS+21%	0.791 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1242 MHz+21%	1030 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB+100%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX130	Radeon R6 M340DX
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX130) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Radeon R6 M340DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Radeon R6 M340DX
TDP	30W	30W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	60.2	60.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX130 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (GeForce MX130) vs 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 398.6% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).