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GRID K1
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Radeon R7 M340
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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 GRID K1 is positioned at rank 410 and the Radeon R7 M340 is on rank 464, so the GRID K1 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K1
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K1 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M340.
| Insight | GRID K1 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 M340 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M340 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $120), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 240.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K1 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+240.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 GRID K1 and Radeon R7 M340
GRID K1
The GRID K1 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 651 points. Launch price was $5,199.
Radeon R7 M340
The Radeon R7 M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 646 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K1 scores 651 and the Radeon R7 M340 reaches 646 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K1 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M340 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K1) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M340). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K1) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M340).
| Feature | GRID K1 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 651 | 646 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+95% | 1.171 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K1 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K1) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M340) — the GRID K1 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K1 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K1 draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 M340's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R7 M340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K1) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M340). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID K1 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 8.6+197% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K1 launched at $4140 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R7 M340 launched at $120 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 M340 costs 70.8% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (GRID K1) vs 18.5 (Radeon R7 M340) — the Radeon R7 M340 offers 242.6% better value. The Radeon R7 M340 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K1 | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4140 | $120-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $35-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.4 | 18.5+243% |
| Codename | GK104 | Tropo |
| Release | May 11 2013 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #611 | #737 |
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