
Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU vs Radeon HD 6970

Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU
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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 Pro V340 MxGPU is positioned at rank #5 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6970.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (286mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU 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 Pro V340 MxGPU and Radeon HD 6970

Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,853 points.

Radeon HD 6970
The Radeon HD 6970 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,831 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU scores 2,853 and the Radeon HD 6970 reaches 2,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon HD 6970 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6970). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6970). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,853 | 2,831 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 ×2+133% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.75 TFLOPS ×2+298% | 2.703 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz+70% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 224 ×2+133% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+367% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6970) — the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU draws 300W versus the Radeon HD 6970's 250W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6970 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) vs 550W (Radeon HD 6970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 250W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 286mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.5 | 11.3+19% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU | Radeon HD 6970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $369 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Cayman |
| Release | August 26 2018 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #592 | #596 |
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