CMP 30HX vs Radeon R9 M395

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

Radeon R9 M395

2015Core: 834 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

CMP 30HX

125

4,892

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon R9 M395

4,934

+0.9%

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 CMP 30HX is positioned at rank 190 and the Radeon R9 M395 is on rank 283, so the CMP 30HX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar CMP 30HX

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

98%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

#174

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

#189

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

#199

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#200

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#202

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M395

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#273

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

660%

#275

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

598%

#276

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

597%

#280

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

543%

#281

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

539%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

99%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

97%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The CMP 30HX is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The CMP 30HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M395 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M395 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 30HX.

Insight	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The CMP 30HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M395, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 395.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+395.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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.

CMP 30HX Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of CMP 30HX and Radeon R9 M395

CMP 30HX

The CMP 30HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,892 points. Launch price was $799.

Radeon R9 M395

The Radeon R9 M395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 834 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,934 points.

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Graphics Performance

The CMP 30HX scores 4,892 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The CMP 30HX is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (CMP 30HX) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	4,892	4,934
Architecture	Turing	GCN
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408	1792+27%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (CMP 30HX) vs 12 (FL12_0) (Radeon R9 M395). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
DirectX	12	12 (FL12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (CMP 30HX) vs UVD (Radeon R9 M395). Decoder: No vs VCE.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
Encoder	No	UVD
Decoder	No	VCE
Codecs		H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The CMP 30HX draws 125W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (CMP 30HX) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
TDP	125W	75W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	39.1	65.8+68%

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Value Analysis

The CMP 30HX launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The CMP 30HX costs 80% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 81.5 (CMP 30HX) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the CMP 30HX offers 397% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).