Radeon HD 7340
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Radeon HD 7340

AMD

G3D Mark

153

MSRP

$25

AVG Price

$5

May 1 2013
47 Watt
GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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.

Overview

The Radeon HD 7340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 153 points. Launch price was $59.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 7340 is positioned at rank #200 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 HD 7340

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1185%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1139%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1125%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1124%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1121%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1115%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1101%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1097%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1087%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1084%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1071%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1068%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1049%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1048%
#185
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1307%
#200
Radeon HD 7340
MSRP: $25|Avg: $5
100%
#201
GeForce GT 320
MSRP: $79|Avg: $30
97%
#202
Radeon HD 5570
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
97%
#203
Radeon R5 A6-8500P
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
96%
#204
Radeon HD 7580D
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
96%
#205
Radeon HD 7470
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
94%
#206
Radeon R5 A240
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
94%
#207
Radeon HD 6550D
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
93%
#208
Radeon HD 4670
MSRP: $67|Avg: $67
93%
#209
Radeon R5 235X
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
92%
#210
Radeon R7 A360
MSRP: $109|Avg: $55
92%
#211
Radeon HD 7290
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
92%
#212
Radeon HD 8210
MSRP: $35|Avg: $5
91%
#213
Radeon HD 8330
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
90%
#214
GeForce GT 520
MSRP: $59|Avg: $15
89%
#215
GeForce GT 420
MSRP: $79|Avg: $79
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 7340 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7340 scores 153 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Cape Verde), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6144 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7340
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score153
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameCape Verde
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending8
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency800 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.6144 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second19.20 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count1,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#841
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7340 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7340
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache96 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 7340 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 11.2, OpenGL 4.4— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7340
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version11.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.4
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 1.2
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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 3, decoder: UVD 3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7340
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionUVD 3
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 3
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7340 draws 47 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7340
TDPPower consumption under load47 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $5 (MSRP: $25), the Radeon HD 7340 delivers 31 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #200 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #841 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 7340
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$25
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$5
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#200
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#841
Release DateMay 1 2013
Release Year2013

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