AMD Radeon R7 M350
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon R7 M350 Specifications
Radeon R7 M350 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon R7 M350 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
R7 M350 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon R7 M350's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon R7 M350 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon R7 M350 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon R7 M350's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon R7 M350 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the R7 M350, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
R7 M350 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon R7 M350 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 3.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon R7 M350 is built on AMD's GCN 3.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the R7 M350 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon R7 M350 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon R7 M350 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon R7 M350 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon R7 M350 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon R7 M350 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon R7 M350. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon R7 M350 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon R7 M350 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon R7 M350 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon R7 M350 Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD Radeon R7 M350 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms. Higher scores benefit applications that leverage GPU acceleration for non-graphics workloads.
Top 5 Performers
Top 5 PerformersNearby Performers
Nearby Performersgeekbench_vulkanSource
Geekbench Vulkan tests GPU compute using the modern low-overhead Vulkan API. This shows how AMD Radeon R7 M350 performs with next-generation graphics and compute workloads.
Top 5 Performers
Nearby Performers
About AMD Radeon R7 M350
The AMD Radeon R7 M350 is a 28 nm mobile-oriented GPU built on the GCN 3.0 architecture, using the Meso chip with 1,550 million transistors on a 125 mm² die. It carries 384 shading units, 24 texture units, and 8 ROPs, with base and boost clocks of 1000 MHz and 1015 MHz respectively. Its average benchmark score of 6290 places it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs, meaning it sits below the median and is best viewed as an entry-level part. With a 4 GB DDR3 frame buffer on a 64-bit bus delivering 16.00 GB/s of bandwidth, the data indicates a clear ceiling for demanding workloads.
Who Should Consider It
The R7 M350 is not a high-performance part. Its 35th percentile ranking and 6290 average score put it in the same performance tier as several low-end desktop and workstation cards, and the numbers suggest it is suitable for light, older, or less demanding titles rather than modern AAA games. The 16.00 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8.120 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest figures; combined with a 64-bit bus, they point to a GPU that will feel most comfortable at lower resolutions such as 720p, or at 1080p with reduced detail settings. Users who primarily play esports titles, indie games, or run everyday productivity applications will find it adequate, but anyone expecting to drive high refresh rates or high-resolution textures should look elsewhere. The lack of hardware ray tracing and tensor cores further narrows its appeal to those who do not need those features. In short, this is a budget-friendly component for casual use, not a serious gaming solution.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The R7 M350 has no dedicated ray tracing cores and no tensor cores, as those fields are absent from the specification. This means it cannot accelerate ray-traced effects in hardware, and any ray tracing workloads would fall back to compute shaders, which would be severely limited by the GPU's 779.5 GFLOPS FP32 throughput. On the API front, the card supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. That gives it access to modern graphics APIs, so it can run games that use Vulkan or DX12, but the feature set is basic. The absence of tensor cores also rules out any AI-accelerated features like DLSS, which is not available on AMD hardware anyway. The practical takeaway is that this GPU is built for conventional rasterization workloads, with no future-proofing for ray tracing or machine-learning-based upscaling.
Benchmark Performance
The R7 M350 scores 6955 in Geekbench OpenCL and 5625 in Geekbench Vulkan, with an average score of 6290 across all tests. That average places it just 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro K620 (6286) and 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010 (6241). Conversely, it trails the AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 by 0.3% (6309) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE by 0.6% (6326). These deltas are minuscule—all four rivals are within a single percentage point of the R7 M350, meaning that in practice the performance differences are negligible. The OpenCL score of 6955 is notably higher than the Vulkan score of 5625, suggesting that the card's compute performance is more consistent under OpenCL than under Vulkan, but both figures are low by modern standards. The 35th percentile ranking confirms that the GPU is outclassed by the majority of discrete graphics cards, and its performance is best described as entry-level.
FAQ
Q: Does the R7 M350 support DirectX 12?
A: Yes, it supports DirectX 12 with feature level 12_0, as listed in the API specifications.
Q: What is the memory bandwidth of this GPU?
A: The memory bandwidth is 16.00 GB/s, delivered through a 64-bit bus with 4 GB of DDR3 memory.
Q: Does it have ray tracing hardware?
A: No, the specifications show no ray tracing cores or tensor cores, so hardware-accelerated ray tracing is not available.
Q: How does it compare to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010?
A: The R7 M350 is 0.8% faster than the GT 1010 based on average benchmark scores, with the R7 scoring 6290 versus 6241.
Q: What is the production status of the R7 M350?
A: The production status is end-of-life, and its release date was May 4, 2015.
Q: Is the Vulkan performance better than OpenCL?
A: No, the Geekbench Vulkan score is 5625, while the OpenCL score is 6955, so OpenCL performance is higher.
How It Compares
NVIDIA Quadro K620: The R7 M350 is 0.1% faster than the Quadro K620 in average benchmark scores (6290 vs. 6286). The two are effectively tied, but the K620 is a workstation card, so its feature set and driver optimizations may differ. The delta is so small that any real-world difference would be imperceptible.
AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100: The R7 M350 trails the Pro WX 4100 by 0.3%, with the WX 4100 scoring 6309. This is the closest rival, and the performance gap is negligible. Both are entry-level professional-oriented GPUs, but the WX 4100 holds a slight edge in raw compute.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE: The GTX 460 SE is 0.6% faster than the R7 M350, scoring 6326. This is the largest delta among the four rivals, yet it remains under a single percentage point. The GTX 460 SE is a much older architecture, but its performance aligns closely with the R7 M350 in synthetic benchmarks.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010: The R7 M350 is 0.8% ahead of the GT 1010, which scores 6241. This is the most favorable comparison for the R7, but again the difference is trivial. The GT 1010 is a modern low-end card, and the R7 M350 manages to edge it out in average scores.
Memory Subsystem
The R7 M350 is equipped with 4 GB of DDR3 memory on a 64-bit bus, yielding a total bandwidth of 16.00 GB/s. This is a very narrow memory interface and a low bandwidth figure, even for the entry-level segment. The 4 GB capacity is adequate for modern games at low resolutions and settings, but the 64-bit bus severely limits the amount of data that can be moved per clock cycle. For high-resolution textures or large scenes, the memory bandwidth will become a bottleneck. The pixel rate of 8.120 GPixel/s and texture rate of 24.36 GTexel/s are consistent with the memory subsystem's constraints. In practice, this means the GPU will perform best at 720p or with modest 1080p settings, where the memory bandwidth is less likely to be saturated. The 2 Gbps effective memory clock (1000 MHz base) is not high, and the overall memory subsystem is a clear limiting factor for any demanding application.
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