Radeon R7 M465X vs Radeon R6 M340DX

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 M465X is positioned at rank #342 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 M465X

#332

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

912%

#334

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

826%

#335

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

824%

#339

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

749%

#340

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

744%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

100%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

98%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

92%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

90%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 M340DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M465X.

Insight	Radeon R7 M465X	Radeon R6 M340DX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R6 M340DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R6 M340DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $45), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 353.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 M465X	Radeon R6 M340DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+353.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 M465X Benchmark Check

Radeon R6 M340DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M465X and Radeon R6 M340DX

Radeon R7 M465X

The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 points.

Radeon R6 M340DX

The Radeon R6 M340DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 955 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M465X scores 1,787 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M465X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Radeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score	1,787	1,800
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS+20%	0.791 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1030 MHz+11%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Radeon R6 M340DX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Radeon R6 M340DX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Radeon R6 M340DX
DirectX	11.1	12_0+8%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Radeon R6 M340DX
Encoder	VCE (Early)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M465X draws 75W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R7 M465X	Radeon R6 M340DX
TDP	75W	30W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	23.8	60.0+152%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon R6 M340DX costs 77.8% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the Radeon R6 M340DX offers 353.4% better value. The Radeon R7 M465X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).