Radeon R7 340 vs Quadro CX
Radeon R7 340
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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. The Radeon R7 340 is positioned at rank 130 and the Quadro CX is on rank 383, so the Radeon R7 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 340
Performance Per Dollar Quadro CX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 340 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 340 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro CX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro CX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 340 | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 340 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 340 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $500), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1927.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 340 | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1927.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 R7 340 and Quadro CX
Radeon R7 340
The Radeon R7 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 960 points. Launch price was $149.
Quadro CX
The Quadro CX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 947 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 340 scores 960 and the Quadro CX reaches 947 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 340 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro CX uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 340) vs 192 (Quadro CX). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 340) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro CX).
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 960+1% | 947 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+433% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+332% | 0.4623 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R7 340 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro CX has 4 GB. The Quadro CX offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 340) vs 192 KB (Quadro CX) — the Radeon R7 340 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+167% | 192 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 340 draws 100W versus the Quadro CX's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R7 340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 340) vs 350W (Quadro CX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.6+52% | 6.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 340 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Quadro CX launched at $1999 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 340 costs 95% less ($475 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.4 (Radeon R7 340) vs 1.9 (Quadro CX) — the Radeon R7 340 offers 1921.1% better value. The Radeon R7 340 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Quadro CX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-95% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-95% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.4+1921% | 1.9 |
| Codename | Trinidad | GT200B |
| Release | June 18 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #467 | #901 |
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