CMP 30HX vs Radeon R9 M395

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.

CMP 30HX vs Radeon R9 M395 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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CMP 30HX vs Radeon R9 M395: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

CMP 30HX

2021

Why buy it

✅Radeon R9 M395 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so CMP 30HX is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
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166.3% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 125W vs 75W.

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $499 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 168.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 125W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R9 M395 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.9% in PassMark G3D (4,934 vs 4,892), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

CMP 30HX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R9 M395 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $499 cheaper on MSRP at $300 vs $799, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 168.6% (16.4 vs 6.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R9 M395 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, CMP 30HX has the stronger long-term case.

CMP 30HX vs Radeon R9 M395 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the CMP 30HX and 256-bit on the Radeon R9 M395.

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

At launch, the CMP 30HX came in at $799, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300. On MSRP, Radeon R9 M395 was 62.5% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (CMP 30HX) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the Radeon R9 M395 offers 168.9% better value. The newer card here is CMP 30HX (2021 vs 2015).

Feature	CMP 30HX	Radeon R9 M395
MSRP	$799	$300-62%
Performance per Dollar	6.1	16.4+169%
Codename	TU116	—
Release	February 25 2021	June 9 2015
Ranking	#447	#445

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