RADEON IGP 345M vs Radeon VE
RADEON IGP 345M
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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 IGP 345M is positioned at rank #414 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 IGP 345M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon VE uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon VE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON IGP 345M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON IGP 345M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon VE.
| Insight | RADEON IGP 345M | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+50%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON IGP 345M 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 IGP 345M and Radeon VE
RADEON IGP 345M
The RADEON IGP 345M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.
Radeon VE
The Radeon VE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON IGP 345M scores 3 versus the Radeon VE's 2 — the RADEON IGP 345M leads by 50%. The RADEON IGP 345M is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon VE uses GCN 5.1, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 3,840 (Radeon VE). Raw compute: 1.313 TFLOPS (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VE).
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3+50% | 2 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 3840+400% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.313 TFLOPS | 13.44 TFLOPS+924% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 48 | 240+400% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 960 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 4 MB (Radeon VE) — the Radeon VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON IGP 345M draws 35W versus the Radeon VE's 295W — a 157.6% difference. The RADEON IGP 345M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON IGP 345M) vs 350W (Radeon VE). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-88% | 295W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 165mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon VE is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | RADEON IGP 345M | Radeon VE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | Baffin | Vega 20 |
| Release | October 30 2016 | February 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #577 | #125 |
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