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Radeon R5 340
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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 R5 340 is positioned at rank #136 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 R5 340
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 340 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Insight | Radeon R5 340 | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 340 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 340 and Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
Radeon R5 340
The Radeon R5 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 935 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U
The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 906 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 340 scores 935 and the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U reaches 906 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 340 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U uses Vega, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 340) vs 384 (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 340) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 935+3% | 906 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+44% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+2% | 1100 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R5 340 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U has 0 MB. The Radeon R5 340 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 340 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R5 340) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 18.7 | 60.4+223% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 340 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.4 (Radeon R5 340) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon R5 340 | Radeon RX Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3200U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | Lexa | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | April 20 2017 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #773 | #831 |
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