Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U 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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R6 M340DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 M340DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon R6 M340DX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R6 M340DX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U Benchmark Check

Radeon R6 M340DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U and Radeon R6 M340DX

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,778 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 RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U scores 1,778 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is built on Vega while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score	1,778	1,800+1%
Architecture	Vega	GCN 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+104%	1030 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U	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)

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R6 M340DX has 512 MB. The Radeon R6 M340DX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon R6 M340DX
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon R6 M340DX
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_0
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon R6 M340DX
Encoder	VCE 4.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U draws 15W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U	Radeon R6 M340DX
TDP	15W-50%	30W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	78	—
Perf/Watt	118.5+98%	60.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U) vs 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 5 3500U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).