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Radeon HD 7340M
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Radeon HD 7450
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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 Radeon HD 7450 is on rank 228, so the Radeon HD 7450 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 7340M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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 | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7450 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 Radeon HD 7450
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.
Radeon HD 7450
The Radeon HD 7450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 224 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7340M scores 221 and the Radeon HD 7450 reaches 224 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7340M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7450 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7450). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 221 | 224+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+367% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 448 KB+367% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7340M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7450 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7450 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7450) — the Radeon HD 7450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7340M draws 47W versus the Radeon HD 7450's 200W — a 123.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7340M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-77% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7+327% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7340M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon HD 7450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $45 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $12 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Tahiti |
| Release | May 1 2013 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #841 | #454 |
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