Radeon R6 M340DX
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Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

Radeon R6 M340DX vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

2015Core: 955 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 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 RX Vega 11 Processor uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 Radeon R6 M340DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor.

InsightRadeon R6 M340DXRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R6 M340DX scores 1,800 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor reaches 1,769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Raw compute: 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
G3D Mark Score
1,800+2%
1,769
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
704+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.791 TFLOPS
1.761 TFLOPS+123%
Boost Clock
1030 MHz
1251 MHz+21%
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
44+83%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R6 M340DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 M340DXRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 7.0.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
Encoder
VCE 2.0
VCE 3.4
Decoder
UVD 4.2
UVD 7.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R6 M340DX draws 30W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor's 35W — a 15.4% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
TDP
30W-14%
35W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
1mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
60.0+19%
50.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon R6 M340DXRadeon RX Vega 11 Processor
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$10
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
180.0
Infinity
Codename
Jet
Raven
Release
December 12 2015
May 10 2018
Ranking
#852
#673