Radeon R3E vs Radeon HD 7340M
Radeon R3E
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7340M
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 R3E | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 R3E and Radeon HD 7340M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R3E scores 225 and the Radeon HD 7340M reaches 221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3E is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7340M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7340M). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7340M).
| Feature | Radeon R3E | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 225+2% | 221 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+103% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R3E | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R3E) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7340M) — the Radeon R3E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R3E | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R3E draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7340M's 47W — a 6.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7340M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7340M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R3E | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 47W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 4.7+4% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R3E | Radeon HD 7340M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | Cape Verde |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #757 | #841 |
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