Radeon HD 7340 vs Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Radeon HD 7340
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Mobility Radeon HD 2600
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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 Radeon HD 7340 is positioned at rank 200 and the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is on rank 663, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7340 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+9.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 $30), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 446.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+446.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 2600
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 2600
The Mobility Radeon HD 2600 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: 168 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7340 scores 153 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600's 168 — the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 leads by 9.8%. The Radeon HD 7340 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7340) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 153 | 168+10% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+82% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+20% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7340 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 7340 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 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: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7340) vs 10.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+12% | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7340) vs Avivo HD (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Decoder: UVD 3 vs Avivo HD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7340) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | Avivo HD |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | Avivo HD |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7340 draws 47W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 2600's 50W — a 6.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7340) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 2600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-6% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.3 | 3.4+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7340 launched at $25 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Mobility Radeon HD 2600 launched at $100 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 7340 costs 83.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.6 (Radeon HD 7340) vs 5.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 2600) — the Radeon HD 7340 offers 446.4% better value. The Radeon HD 7340 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340 | Mobility Radeon HD 2600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25-75% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-83% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.6+446% | 5.6 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Broadway |
| Release | May 1 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #841 | #846 |
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