Radeon R8 M365DX vs GRID K340

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K340

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Tesla K20m

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73865%

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GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

100%

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Quadro FX 4600

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100%

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Quadro FX 5600

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90%

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Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

85%

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Quadro FX 1400

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80%

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GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

80%

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GRID P4-1Q

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60%

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GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

50%

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GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

45%

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MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

40%

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Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

40%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M365DX.

Insight	Radeon R8 M365DX	GRID K340
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R8 M365DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M365DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $57), it costs 82% less, resulting in a 467.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M365DX	GRID K340
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+467.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($57)

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 R8 M365DX Benchmark Check

GRID K340 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M365DX and GRID K340

Radeon R8 M365DX

The Radeon R8 M365DX 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 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.

GRID K340

The GRID K340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 384 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 650 points. Launch price was $3,299.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M365DX scores 647 and the GRID K340 reaches 650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M365DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID K340 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 384 (GRID K340). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340).

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GRID K340
G3D Mark Score	647	650
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384 ×4
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+62%	0.7296 TFLOPS ×4
ROPs	16+100%	8 ×4
TMUs	40+25%	32 ×4
L1 Cache	160 KB+400%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GRID K340
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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 128 KB (GRID K340) — the Radeon R8 M365DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GRID K340
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M365DX draws 30W versus the GRID K340's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R8 M365DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 350W (GRID K340). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GRID K340
TDP	30W-87%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	21.6+645%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M365DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GRID K340 launched at $3299 and now averages $57. The Radeon R8 M365DX costs 82.5% less ($47 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 11.4 (GRID K340) — the Radeon R8 M365DX offers 467.5% better value. The Radeon R8 M365DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).