Arc A370M vs Radeon R9 M395X
Arc A370M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A370M is positioned at rank 211 and the Radeon R9 M395X is on rank 391, so the Arc A370M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M395X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A370M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Arc A370M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M395X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M395X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A370M.
| Insight | Arc A370M | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M395X 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 Arc A370M and Radeon R9 M395X
Arc A370M
The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.
Radeon R9 M395X
The Radeon R9 M395X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,120 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A370M scores 5,115 and the Radeon R9 M395X reaches 5,120 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A370M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 M395X uses GCN 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A370M) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M395X). Raw compute: 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M395X).
| Feature | Arc A370M | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,115 | 5,120 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.174 TFLOPS+7% | 2.961 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A370M | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Arc A370M) vs 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395X) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395X. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A370M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M395X) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A370M | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 160 GB/s+43% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A370M draws 35W versus the Radeon R9 M395X's 75W — a 72.7% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A370M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Arc A370M | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-53% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 146.1+114% | 68.3 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A370M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | Arc A370M | Radeon R9 M395X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | Amethyst |
| Release | March 30 2022 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #439 | #438 |
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