Mobility Radeon HD 540v vs Radeon HD 7340G
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v is positioned at rank 540 and the Radeon HD 7340G is on rank 262, so the Radeon HD 7340G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 540v
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7340G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7340G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 540v.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7340G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7340G holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v and Radeon HD 7340G
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 188 points.
Radeon HD 7340G
The Radeon HD 7340G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 196 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v scores 188 and the Radeon HD 7340G reaches 196 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 7340G uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340G). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340G).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 188 | 196+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+82% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 96 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 11 (Radeon HD 7340G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 7340G).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | — |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7340G's 47W — a 6.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7340G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 47W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8 | 4.2+11% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 7340G launched at $50 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 13.1 (Radeon HD 7340G) — the Radeon HD 7340G offers 4.8% better value. The Radeon HD 7340G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 7340G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.5 | 13.1+5% |
| Codename | Broadway | Cape Verde |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #846 | #841 |
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