Radeon HD 7340G vs Radeon HD 8210
Radeon HD 7340G
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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 7340G is positioned at rank 262 and the Radeon HD 8210 is on rank 212, so the Radeon HD 8210 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 7340G
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8210
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7340G 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 HD 8210.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7340G | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8210 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8210 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 198.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7340G | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+198.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 7340G and Radeon HD 8210
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.
Radeon HD 8210
The Radeon HD 8210 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 195 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7340G scores 196 and the Radeon HD 8210 reaches 195 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7340G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8210 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7340G) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8210). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340G) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8210).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340G | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 196 | 195 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1280+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+317% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 320 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340G | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7340G) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8210) — the Radeon HD 8210 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340G | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7340G draws 47W versus the Radeon HD 8210's 200W — a 123.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7340G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7340G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8210). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340G | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-77% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.2+320% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7340G launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8210 launched at $35 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8210 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.1 (Radeon HD 7340G) vs 39.0 (Radeon HD 8210) — the Radeon HD 8210 offers 197.7% better value. The Radeon HD 7340G is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340G | Radeon HD 8210 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $35-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.1 | 39.0+198% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Pitcairn |
| Release | May 1 2013 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #841 | #460 |
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