Radeon R8 M365DX vs Radeon R7 M340

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 Radeon R7 M340

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2018%

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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%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1648%

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Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

100%

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Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

100%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

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Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

99%

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Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

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Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

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Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

97%

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Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

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GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

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Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

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Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

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Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

94%

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Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

94%

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Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R8 M365DX 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 R8 M365DX	Radeon R7 M340
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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	💡 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 $35), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 250.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R7 M340
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+250.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)

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

Radeon R7 M340 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M365DX and Radeon R7 M340

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M365DX scores 647 and the Radeon R7 M340 reaches 646 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M365DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M340 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M340). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M340). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 915 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R7 M340
G3D Mark Score	647	646
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+1%	1.171 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz+1%	915 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB	160 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R7 M340
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: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R7 M340
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M365DX draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 M340's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R8 M365DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M340). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	Radeon R7 M340
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	21.6+151%	8.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M365DX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R7 M340 launched at $120 and now averages $35. The Radeon R8 M365DX costs 71.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 18.5 (Radeon R7 M340) — the Radeon R8 M365DX offers 249.7% better value.