Radeon R6 M340DX
VS
GeForce MX130

Radeon R6 M340DX vs GeForce MX130

AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

2015Core: 955 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce MX130

2017Core: 1122 MHzBoost: 1242 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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 MX130

#62
GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350
100%
#291
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
722%
#293
654%
#294
653%
#298
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
593%
#299
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
589%
#301
GeForce MX130
MSRP: $120|Avg: $50
100%
#302
Arc Graphics 130V
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
100%
#303
Radeon R5 430
MSRP: $59|Avg: $50
100%
#305
GeForce MX150
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
100%
#307
GeForce MX450
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
99%
#308
Arc Graphics 140V
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
98%
#309
Radeon R7 A8-8650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
98%
#312
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
MSRP: $99|Avg: $30
95%
#314
GeForce GT 720A
MSRP: $40|Avg: $40
94%
#315
GeForce MX110
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R6 M340DX.

InsightRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX130
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
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 398.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX130
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+398.6%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M340DX and GeForce MX130

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the GeForce MX130 reaches 1,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX130 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 384 (GeForce MX130). Raw compute: 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1242 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX130
G3D Mark Score
1,800
1,805
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.791 TFLOPS
0.9539 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock
1030 MHz
1242 MHz+21%
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
24
L1 Cache
96 KB
192 KB+100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX130
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX130) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX130
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the GeForce MX130's 30W — a 0% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 350W (GeForce MX130). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX130
TDP
30W
30W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
60.0
60.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce MX130 launched at $120 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 36.1 (GeForce MX130) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 398.6% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX130
MSRP
$0-100%
$120
Avg Price (30d)
$10-80%
$50
Performance per Dollar
180.0+399%
36.1
Codename
Jet
GM108
Release
December 12 2015
November 17 2017
Ranking
#852
#713