Radeon R6 M340DX vs FirePro M6000

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M340DX.

Insight	Radeon R6 M340DX	FirePro M6000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M340DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M340DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $50), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 394.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R6 M340DX	FirePro M6000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+394.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

Radeon R6 M340DX Benchmark Check

FirePro M6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M340DX and FirePro M6000

Radeon R6 M340DX

The Radeon R6 M340DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 955 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,800 points.

FirePro M6000

The FirePro M6000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,820 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	FirePro M6000
G3D Mark Score	1,800	1,820+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.791 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS+29%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	96 KB	160 KB+67%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	FirePro M6000
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R6 M340DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	FirePro M6000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 11.1 (FirePro M6000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	FirePro M6000
DirectX	12_0+8%	11.1
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	FirePro M6000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 35.6% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	FirePro M6000
TDP	30W-30%	43W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	60.0+42%	42.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the FirePro M6000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 36.4 (FirePro M6000) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 394.5% better value. The Radeon R6 M340DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).