Radeon HD 7340M vs GeForce GT 230M
Radeon HD 7340M
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GeForce GT 230M
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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 7340M is positioned at rank 245 and the GeForce GT 230M is on rank 95, so the GeForce GT 230M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7340M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7340M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 230M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7340M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7340M and GeForce GT 230M
Radeon HD 7340M
The Radeon HD 7340M 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: 221 points. Launch price was $59.
GeForce GT 230M
The GeForce GT 230M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7340M scores 221 and the GeForce GT 230M reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7340M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 230M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230M). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 221+2% | 216 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+83% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 144 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7340M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 230M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 230M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 230M) — the GeForce GT 230M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7340M draws 47W versus the GeForce GT 230M's 30W — a 44.2% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W | 30W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7 | 7.2+53% |
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