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GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) vs Radeon R9 M395

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017Core: 1354 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz

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AMD

Radeon R9 M395

2015Core: 834 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
4 GB 75
5,040
+2.1%
brand logoGeForce GTX 770M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 960M
brand logoGeForce GTX 570
brand logoGeForce MX550
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
Radeon R9 M395
2 GB 75
4,934
0.0%
brand logoRadeon R9 M380
brand logoRadeon HD 6990M
brand logoRadeon 680M
brand logoRadeon R9 270
brand logoRadeon R9 390X
brand logoRadeon RX 6800M
brand logoRadeon 8060S
brand logoRadeon RX 6800

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

2017

Why buy it

  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) better than Radeon R9 M395?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,040 vs 4,934 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2015, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 2.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 M395 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon R9 M395 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 M395 is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 4,934 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low58 FPS77 FPS
medium40 FPS63 FPS
high29 FPS49 FPS
ultra18 FPS32 FPS
1440p
low43 FPS67 FPS
medium26 FPS54 FPS
high16 FPS38 FPS
ultra10 FPS24 FPS
4K
low17 FPS24 FPS
medium11 FPS23 FPS
high7 FPS15 FPS
ultra5 FPS13 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low94 FPS84 FPS
medium53 FPS58 FPS
high39 FPS42 FPS
ultra23 FPS27 FPS
1440p
low42 FPS48 FPS
medium28 FPS28 FPS
high17 FPS20 FPS
ultra12 FPS14 FPS
4K
low12 FPS16 FPS
medium8 FPS10 FPS
high7 FPS8 FPS
ultra4 FPS6 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Open Radeon R9 M395
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low227 FPS222 FPS
medium181 FPS178 FPS
high151 FPS148 FPS
ultra113 FPS111 FPS
1440p
low170 FPS167 FPS
medium136 FPS133 FPS
high113 FPS111 FPS
ultra85 FPS83 FPS
4K
low113 FPS111 FPS
medium91 FPS89 FPS
high76 FPS74 FPS
ultra54 FPS56 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Open Radeon R9 M395
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low227 FPS129 FPS
medium181 FPS105 FPS
high151 FPS90 FPS
ultra113 FPS73 FPS
1440p
low170 FPS97 FPS
medium136 FPS80 FPS
high113 FPS69 FPS
ultra85 FPS55 FPS
4K
low113 FPS57 FPS
medium87 FPS44 FPS
high75 FPS35 FPS
ultra57 FPS26 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) and Radeon R9 M395

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,040 points.

AMD

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 GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) scores 5,040 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score
5,040+2%
4,934
Architecture
Pascal
GCN
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640
1792+180%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 M395 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M395 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) — a 57.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
112 GB/s
176 GB/s+57%
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 12 (FL12_0) (Radeon R9 M395). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (FL12_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs UVD (Radeon R9 M395). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M395).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
UVD
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
VCE
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
TDP
75W
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Length
—
0mm
Height
—
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
67.2+2%
65.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)Radeon R9 M395
MSRP
—
$300
Codename
GP107B
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Release
January 3 2017
June 9 2015
Ranking
#471
#445