Radeon R6 M340DX vs GeForce GTX 650

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

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 M340DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 650 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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	📏 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 $25), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 156.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 650
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+156.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)

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 650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M340DX and GeForce GTX 650

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 650

The GeForce GTX 650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,756 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the GeForce GTX 650 reaches 1,756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 650 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 650). Raw compute: 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650).

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 650
G3D Mark Score	1,800+3%	1,756
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.791 TFLOPS	0.8125 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB+200%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 650
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 650 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 650 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 650). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 650
DirectX	12_0+9%	11_0
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 650). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 650
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	—	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 650's 65W — a 73.7% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R6 M340DX	GeForce GTX 650
TDP	30W-54%	65W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	145mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	60.0+122%	27.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTX 650 launched at $109 and now averages $25. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 70.2 (GeForce GTX 650) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 156.4% better value. The Radeon R6 M340DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).