Radeon R6 M340DX
VS
GeForce MX230

Radeon R6 M340DX vs GeForce MX230

AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

2015Core: 955 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce MX230

2019Core: 1519 MHzBoost: 1582 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 MX230

#328
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
892%
#330
809%
#331
807%
#335
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
733%
#336
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
728%
#338
GeForce MX230
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#340
RADEON HD6410D
MSRP: $35|Avg: $5
99%
#341
GeForce 820M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#342
Radeon R7 M465X
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
98%
#344
GeForce 830A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
96%
#348
GeForce MX350
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
93%
#349
GeForce 840A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
92%
#350
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
91%
#351
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX230 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX230 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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.

InsightRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX230
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M340DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $150 for the GeForce MX230, it costs 93% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1378.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX230
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1378.6%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M340DX and GeForce MX230

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 MX230

The GeForce MX230 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1519 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,826 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX230
G3D Mark Score
1,800
1,826+1%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384+50%
256
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.791 TFLOPS
0.81 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock
1030 MHz
1582 MHz+54%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24+50%
16
L1 Cache
96 KB
96 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX230
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 GeForce MX230 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX230) — the GeForce MX230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX230
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 100% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX230
TDP
30W
10W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
60.0
182.6+204%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce MX230 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 12.2 (GeForce MX230) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 1375.4% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXGeForce MX230
MSRP
$0-100%
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$10-93%
$150
Performance per Dollar
180.0+1375%
12.2
Codename
Jet
GP108
Release
December 12 2015
February 21 2019
Ranking
#852
#708