Radeon HD 6320 vs Radeon HD 7340
Radeon HD 6320
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Radeon HD 7340
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon HD 6320 is positioned at rank 233 and the Radeon HD 7340 is on rank 200, so the Radeon HD 7340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6320
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6320.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7340 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7340 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $5), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 4.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.1%) |
| 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 Radeon HD 6320 and Radeon HD 7340
Radeon HD 6320
The Radeon HD 6320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $180.
Radeon HD 7340
The Radeon HD 7340 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: 153 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6320 scores 147 and the Radeon HD 7340 reaches 153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6320 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon HD 7340 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6320) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6320) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147 | 153+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+213% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+233% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6320) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7340) — the Radeon HD 6320 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6320) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7340). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.5+2% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6320) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7340). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6320) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7340).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6320 draws 186W versus the Radeon HD 7340's 47W — a 119.3% difference. The Radeon HD 7340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6320) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 47W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 3.3+313% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6320 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon HD 7340 launched at $25 and now averages $5. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.4 (Radeon HD 6320) vs 30.6 (Radeon HD 7340) — the Radeon HD 7340 offers 4.1% better value. The Radeon HD 7340 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6320 | Radeon HD 7340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30 | $25-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.4 | 30.6+4% |
| Codename | Cayman | Cape Verde |
| Release | December 1 2011 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #841 |
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