Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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Radeon R6 M340DX

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor vs Radeon R6 M340DX

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

2015Core: 955 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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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 11 Processor uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 1.8% 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 11 Processor.

InsightRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorRadeon R6 M340DX
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor and Radeon R6 M340DX

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 points.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor scores 1,769 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 0.791 TFLOPS (Radeon R6 M340DX). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorRadeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score
1,769
1,800+2%
Architecture
GCN 5.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
704+83%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS+123%
0.791 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1251 MHz+21%
1030 MHz
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
44+83%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorRadeon 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 11 Processor 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.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorRadeon 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 11 Processor) vs 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorRadeon R6 M340DX
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12_0
Max Displays
3
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD 4.2.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorRadeon R6 M340DX
Encoder
VCE 3.4
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 11 Processor draws 35W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 15.4% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorRadeon R6 M340DX
TDP
35W
30W-14%
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
1mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
50.5
60.0+19%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R6 M340DX launched at $0 and now averages $10. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 180.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega 11 ProcessorRadeon R6 M340DX
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$10
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
180.0
Codename
Raven
Jet
Release
May 10 2018
December 12 2015
Ranking
#673
#852