AMD Radeon R7 M260X vs AMD Radeon R7 M340
The Radeon R7 M340 has 13% better performance than the Radeon R7 M260X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 M260X and the Radeon R7 M340 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R7 M260X GPU
The Radeon R7 M260X is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2015. Its Opal chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,000 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 64 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The Radeon R7 M260X has the 364th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.81% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R7 M340 GPU
The Radeon R7 M340 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2015. Its Meso chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 1,000 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 16 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The Radeon R7 M340 has the 349th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.05% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2015 | Q2 2015 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Rise of the Tomb Raider | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 768p | -- | 28 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 15 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 530 | 18 | +20% |
| Radeon 520 | 17 | +13% |
| GeForce 930M | 16.4 | +9% |
| FirePro W4190M | 16 | +7% |
| Radeon R7 M445 | 15.1 | +1% |
| Radeon R7 M340 | 15 | |
| GeForce 920MX | 14.7 | -2% |
| GeForce GT 740M | 13.5 | -10% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 12.2 | -19% |
| Radeon R7 M360 | 12 | -20% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R7 M340 has 13% better performance than the Radeon R7 M260X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R7 M260X is ranked 364th with a score of 1,903, and the Radeon R7 M340 is ranked 349th with a score of 2,148.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R7 M260X and the Radeon R7 M340 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 480M | 2,184.5 | +15% |
| GeForce 930M | 2,153 | +13% |
| Radeon R7 M340 | 2,148 | +13% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 2,139 | +12% |
| GeForce MX110 | 2,121 | +11% |
| GeForce 830M | 1,961 | +3% |
| Radeon HD 8770M | 1,934 | +2% |
| Radeon R7 M260X | 1,903 | |
| Radeon R7 M260 | 1,897 | -0% |
| Radeon R7 M265 | 1,882 | -1% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 9,034 (+46.82%) | 6,153 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,396 (+15.52%) | 1,208.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,114 | 2,268 (+7.28%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 36.4 (+8.66%) | 33.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 990 (+50.23%) | 659 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 165 (+6.45%) | 155 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Opal | Meso |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 950 million | 1,550 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 Gb/s | 16 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 128 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 384 | 320 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 6 | 5 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 20 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 620 MHz | 943 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 715 MHz | 1,021 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 5.72 GPixel/s | 8.17 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 17.16 GTexel/s | 20.42 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 549.1 GFLOPS | 653.4 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 40.84 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R7 M260X | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.