Radeon R6 M340DX vs GRID M60-0B
Radeon R6 M340DX
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-0B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M340DX | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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
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 $19,900), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 194785.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R6 M340DX | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194785.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($19,900) |
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 GRID M60-0B
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.
GRID M60-0B
The GRID M60-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,838 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the GRID M60-0B reaches 1,838 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0B). Raw compute: 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0B). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M340DX | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,800 | 1,838+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.791 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+510% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 1178 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 768 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R6 M340DX | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 2 MB (GRID M60-0B) — the GRID M60-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M340DX | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the GRID M60-0B's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 350W (GRID M60-0B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M340DX | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-87% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 60.0+632% | 8.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GRID M60-0B launched at $19900 and now averages $19900. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 99.9% less ($19890 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 0.1 (GRID M60-0B) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 179900% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R6 M340DX | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $19900 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-100% | $19900 |
| Performance per Dollar | 180.0+179900% | 0.1 |
| Codename | Jet | GM204 |
| Release | December 12 2015 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #852 | #433 |
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