Radeon HD 7340M vs Radeon R3E
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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R3E is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon R3E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7340M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R3E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. 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 R3E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R3E 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 R3E
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 R3E
The Radeon R3E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7340M scores 221 and the Radeon R3E reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7340M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R3E uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 512 (Radeon R3E). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 221 | 225+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+103% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 512 KB (Radeon R3E) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7340M draws 47W versus the Radeon R3E's 50W — a 6.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7340M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7340M) vs 350W (Radeon R3E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W-6% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.7+4% | 4.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7340M | Radeon R3E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Polaris 23 |
| Release | May 1 2013 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #841 | #757 |
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