Radeon R7 M340 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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. The Radeon R7 M340 is positioned at rank #464 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R7 M340 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1118.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). 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	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1118.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1118.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $35), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 468.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 M340.

Insight	Radeon R7 M340	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+468.5%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M340 and GeForce GTX 1650

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.

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R7 M340 scores 646 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 1118.1%. The Radeon R7 M340 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R7 M340) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M340) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 915 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	646	7,869+1118%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640	896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.171 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+155%
Boost Clock	915 MHz	1665 MHz+82%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	160 KB	896 KB+460%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 M340 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M340) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	128 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M340 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M340) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.

Feature	Radeon R7 M340	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	—	229mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	8.6	104.9+1120%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M340 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The Radeon R7 M340 costs 53.3% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R7 M340) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 467% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).