Radeon R6 M340DX
VS
Iris Plus Graphics 950

Radeon R6 M340DX vs Iris Plus Graphics 950

AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

2015Core: 955 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R6 M340DX is significantly newer (2015 vs 0). The Radeon R6 M340DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 M340DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 950.

InsightRadeon R6 M340DXIris Plus Graphics 950
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R6 M340DX and Iris Plus Graphics 950

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.

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 950

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the Iris Plus Graphics 950 reaches 1,789 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 uses Generation 11.0, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Raw compute: 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXIris Plus Graphics 950
G3D Mark Score
1,800
1,789
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Generation 11.0
Process Node
28 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.791 TFLOPS
1.024 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock
1030 MHz+3%
1000 MHz
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
32+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXIris Plus Graphics 950
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 Iris Plus Graphics 950 has 0 MB. The Radeon R6 M340DX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXIris Plus Graphics 950
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXIris Plus Graphics 950
DirectX
12_0
12 (12_1)
Max Displays
0
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync 7.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXIris Plus Graphics 950
Encoder
VCE 2.0
Quick Sync 7
Decoder
UVD 4.2
Quick Sync 7
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 950's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXIris Plus Graphics 950
TDP
30W
15W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
60.0
119.3+99%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXIris Plus Graphics 950
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$10
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
180.0
Infinity
Codename
Jet
Ice Lake GT2
Release
December 12 2015
sem dados
Ranking
#852
#634