Radeon R6 M340DX vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

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 GeForce GTX 580M SLI

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#219

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

490%

#221

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

445%

#222

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

443%

#226

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

403%

#227

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

400%

#229

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

97%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

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Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

95%

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Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

93%

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GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

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GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 M340DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

Insight	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R6 M340DX 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.

Radeon R6 M340DX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 580M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M340DX and GeForce GTX 580M SLI

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 580M SLI

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,771 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI reaches 1,771 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
G3D Mark Score	1,800+2%	1,771
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Encoder	VCE 2.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 580M SLI's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.