Arc Graphics 140V vs Radeon R9 M295X
Arc Graphics 140V
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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 Graphics 140V is positioned at rank 308 and the Radeon R9 M295X is on rank 273, so the Radeon R9 M295X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc Graphics 140V
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc Graphics 140V is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Arc Graphics 140V likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M295X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc Graphics 140V is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M295X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | Xe² (2024) (3nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M295X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $300 for the Arc Graphics 140V, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 99.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+99.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 Graphics 140V and Radeon R9 M295X
Arc Graphics 140V
The Arc Graphics 140V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 24 2024. It features the Xe² architecture. The boost clock speed is 2050 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,168 points.
Radeon R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. 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 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc Graphics 140V scores 5,168 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc Graphics 140V is built on Xe² while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 3 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 8 (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X).
| Feature | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,168 | 5,150 |
| Architecture | Xe² | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 3 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 8 | 2048+25500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Arc Graphics 140V comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M295X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 176 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 140V) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc Graphics 140V draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 177.4% difference. The Arc Graphics 140V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-94% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 344.5+1572% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The Arc Graphics 140V launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.2 (Arc Graphics 140V) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 99.4% better value. The Arc Graphics 140V is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).
| Feature | Arc Graphics 140V | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $300-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $150-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.2 | 34.3+99% |
| Codename | Lunar Lake iGPU | Amethyst |
| Release | September 24 2024 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #434 | #437 |
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