Radeon HD 7340 vs GeForce 8200
Radeon HD 7340
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GeForce 8200
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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 7340 is positioned at rank 200 and the GeForce 8200 is on rank 517, 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 7340
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7340.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $5), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 7.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.2%) |
| 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 7340 and GeForce 8200
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.
GeForce 8200
The GeForce 8200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 164 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7340 scores 153 versus the GeForce 8200's 164 — the GeForce 8200 leads by 7.2%. The Radeon HD 7340 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 8200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7340) vs 256 (GeForce 8200). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 8200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 153 | 164+7% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS+4% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7340) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8200) — the GeForce 8200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7340) vs 10.0 (GeForce 8200). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+12% | 10.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7340) vs No (GeForce 8200). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7340) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 8200).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7340 draws 47W versus the GeForce 8200's 33W — a 35% difference. The GeForce 8200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7340) vs 350W (GeForce 8200). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W | 33W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3 | 5.0+52% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7340 launched at $25 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 8200 launched at $40 and now averages $5. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.6 (Radeon HD 7340) vs 32.8 (GeForce 8200) — the GeForce 8200 offers 7.2% better value. The GeForce 8200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | GeForce 8200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25-38% | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $5 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.6 | 32.8+7% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM108 |
| Release | May 1 2013 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #841 | #832 |
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