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GRID K340
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Radeon R8 M365DX
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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. The GRID K340 is positioned at rank #404 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K340
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M365DX.
| Insight | GRID K340 | Radeon R8 M365DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R8 M365DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M365DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $57), it costs 82% less, resulting in a 467.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K340 | Radeon R8 M365DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+467.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($57) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID K340 and Radeon R8 M365DX
GRID K340
The GRID K340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 384 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 650 points. Launch price was $3,299.
Radeon R8 M365DX
The Radeon R8 M365DX 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 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K340 scores 650 and the Radeon R8 M365DX reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K340 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R8 M365DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GRID K340) vs 640 (Radeon R8 M365DX). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M365DX).
| Feature | GRID K340 | Radeon R8 M365DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 650 | 647 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 ×4 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 | 1.184 TFLOPS+62% |
| ROPs | 8 ×4 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 32 ×4 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K340 | Radeon R8 M365DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (GRID K340) vs 256 KB (Radeon R8 M365DX) — the Radeon R8 M365DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K340 | Radeon R8 M365DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K340 draws 225W versus the Radeon R8 M365DX's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R8 M365DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K340) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M365DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K340 | Radeon R8 M365DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 30W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 21.6+645% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K340 launched at $3299 MSRP and currently averages $57, while the Radeon R8 M365DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R8 M365DX costs 82.5% less ($47 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (GRID K340) vs 64.7 (Radeon R8 M365DX) — the Radeon R8 M365DX offers 467.5% better value. The Radeon R8 M365DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K340 | Radeon R8 M365DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3299 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $57 | $10-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.4 | 64.7+468% |
| Codename | GK107 | Tropo |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #817 | #769 |
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