Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU
VS
Radeon HD 8950

Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU vs Radeon HD 8950

AMD

Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU

2018Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 8950

2012Boost: 1250 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
155%
#5
Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). 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 8950 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 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8950 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Pro V340 MxGPURadeon HD 8950
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 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 8950

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 8950

The Radeon HD 8950 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: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU scores 2,853 and the Radeon HD 8950 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon HD 8950 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro V340 MxGPURadeon HD 8950
G3D Mark Score
2,853
2,828
Architecture
GCN 5.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3584 ×2+100%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
10.75 TFLOPS ×2+275%
2.867 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1500 MHz+20%
1250 MHz
ROPs
64 ×2+100%
32
TMUs
224 ×2+100%
112
L1 Cache
896 KB+100%
448 KB
L2 Cache
4 MB+433%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro V340 MxGPURadeon HD 8950
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8950 has 3 GB. The Radeon HD 8950 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 8950) — the Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro V340 MxGPURadeon HD 8950
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
3 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
4 MB+433%
0.75 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU draws 300W versus the Radeon HD 8950's 200W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU) vs 500W (Radeon HD 8950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

FeatureRadeon Pro V340 MxGPURadeon HD 8950
TDP
300W
200W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
267mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
9.5
14.1+48%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro V340 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon Pro V340 MxGPURadeon HD 8950
MSRP
$499
Avg Price (30d)
$499
Codename
Vega 10
Tahiti
Release
August 26 2018
January 31 2012
Ranking
#592
#454