GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB 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.

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 GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is positioned at rank 31 and the Radeon R9 M395 is on rank 283, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

#21

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

158%

#23

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#24

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

143%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

130%

#29

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

129%

#31

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

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%

#297

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 GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB 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 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 M395
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M395 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and Radeon R9 M395

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	4,800	4,934+3%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1792+133%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 M395
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	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. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) — a 109.5% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	84 GB/s	176 GB/s+110%
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	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 Mobile 3 GB) vs UVD (Radeon R9 M395). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB	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 Mobile 3 GB 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 Mobile 3 GB) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.