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Radeon HD 7340M
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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. The Radeon HD 7340M is positioned at rank #245 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7340M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4453.8% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7340M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4453.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4453.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 GTX 1060
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 GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7340M scores 221 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 4453.8%. The Radeon HD 7340M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 221 | 10,064+4454% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+1344% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 960 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7340M draws 47W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 117.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7340M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-74% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7 | 55.9+1089% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GP104 |
| Release | May 1 2013 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #841 | #137 |
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