Radeon R6 M340DX vs GeForce GTX 560 SE

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 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 $150), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1361.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1361.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

GeForce GTX 560 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M340DX and GeForce GTX 560 SE

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.

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the GeForce GTX 560 SE reaches 1,847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 SE uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Raw compute: 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE).

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 560 SE
G3D Mark Score	1,800	1,847+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+33%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.791 TFLOPS	0.8479 TFLOPS+7%
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	96 KB	384 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GeForce GTX 560 SE has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 560 SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the GeForce GTX 560 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 560 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 560 SE
DirectX	12_0	12_0
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 560 SE
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 1st Gen

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 560 SE's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 210mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 560 SE
TDP	30W-80%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	1mm	210mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	60.0+388%	12.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 93.3% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 1363.4% better value. The Radeon R6 M340DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).