Radeon R7 340 vs Radeon HD 8570
Radeon R7 340
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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 Radeon HD 8570 is on rank 136, 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 Radeon HD 8570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 22.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Radeon HD 8570
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.
Radeon HD 8570
The Radeon HD 8570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 944 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 340 scores 960 and the Radeon HD 8570 reaches 944 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 340 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8570 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 340) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8570). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 340) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8570).
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 960+2% | 944 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1280+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 340 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8570 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8570 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 340 draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 8570's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 340) vs 300W (Radeon HD 8570). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-50% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 9.6+104% | 4.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 340 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 8570 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 8570 costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.4 (Radeon R7 340) vs 47.2 (Radeon HD 8570) — the Radeon HD 8570 offers 22.9% better value. The Radeon R7 340 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-1% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $20-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.4 | 47.2+23% |
| Codename | Trinidad | Pitcairn |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #467 | #460 |
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