Radeon R7 340 vs Radeon HD 8850M
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 8850M is on rank 329, 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 8850M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 340.
| Insight | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8850M 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 R7 340 and Radeon HD 8850M
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 8850M
The Radeon HD 8850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 973 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 340 scores 960 and the Radeon HD 8850M reaches 973 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 Radeon HD 8850M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 340) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8850M). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 340) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8850M). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 960 | 973+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+150% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz+56% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+60% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8850M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R7 340) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8850M) — the Radeon R7 340 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 340 draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 8850M's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 8850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R7 340) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8850M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.6 | 19.5+103% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 340 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 340 | Radeon HD 8850M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | Trinidad | Venus |
| Release | June 18 2015 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #467 | #894 |
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