Radeon R7 M340 vs FireStream 9170

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 M340 is positioned at rank 464 and the FireStream 9170 is on rank 393, so the FireStream 9170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M340

#454

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2018%

#456

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1829%

#457

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1825%

#461

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1659%

#462

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1648%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

100%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

100%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

99%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#470

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

97%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

94%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9170

#377

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

46166%

#392

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

100%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

100%

#394

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

97%

#395

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

94%

#396

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

84%

#397

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

75%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

75%

#399

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

75%

#400

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

72%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

72%

#402

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

69%

#404

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

63%

#405

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

63%

#406

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M340.

Insight	Radeon R7 M340	FireStream 9170
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FireStream 9170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9170 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $35), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 75.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M340	FireStream 9170
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+75.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)	✅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.

Radeon R7 M340 Benchmark Check

FireStream 9170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M340 and FireStream 9170

Radeon R7 M340

The Radeon R7 M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 646 points.

FireStream 9170

The FireStream 9170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M340 scores 646 and the FireStream 9170 reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M340 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FireStream 9170 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M340) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9170). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M340) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170).

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	FireStream 9170
G3D Mark Score	646	647
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1600+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS	2.64 TFLOPS+125%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	160 KB	160 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	FireStream 9170
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M340) vs 512 KB (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	FireStream 9170
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M340 draws 75W versus the FireStream 9170's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R7 M340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M340) vs 350W (FireStream 9170). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	FireStream 9170
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	8.6+197%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M340 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FireStream 9170 launched at $1999 and now averages $20. The FireStream 9170 costs 42.9% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R7 M340) vs 32.4 (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 offers 75.1% better value. The Radeon R7 M340 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).