FirePro S9050 vs Radeon R9 M395

FirePro S9050

2014Core: 900 MHz

Radeon R9 M395

2015Core: 834 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro S9050

225

4,901

0.0%

4,934

+0.7%

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 FirePro S9050 is positioned at rank 271 and the Radeon R9 M395 is on rank 283, so the FirePro S9050 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 FirePro S9050

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

96%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

95%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

86%

#256

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6030%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

100%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

96%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

95%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

92%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

#286

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

86%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M395 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S9050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M395
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (254mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M395 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M395 holds the technical lead. Priced at $300 (vs $1,825), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 512.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M395
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+512.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,825)	✅More affordable ($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.

FirePro S9050 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro S9050 and Radeon R9 M395

FirePro S9050

The FirePro S9050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,901 points.

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 FirePro S9050 scores 4,901 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro S9050 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (FirePro S9050) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	4,901	4,934
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	1792

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro S9050	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)

The FirePro S9050 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M395 has 2 GB. The FirePro S9050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro S9050) vs 12 (FL12_0) (Radeon R9 M395). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M395
DirectX	12	12 (FL12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9050) vs UVD (Radeon R9 M395). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro S9050) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M395
Encoder	VCE 1.0	UVD
Decoder	UVD 3.2	VCE
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro S9050 draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro S9050) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 254mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro S9050	Radeon R9 M395
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	254mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90°C	75°C-17%
Perf/Watt	21.8	65.8+202%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1825, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 M395 costs 83.6% less ($1525 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.7 (FirePro S9050) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the Radeon R9 M395 offers 507.4% better value. The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).