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GeForce GTX 760
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 760 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $450), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1343.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1343.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
GeForce GTX 760
The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 760 scores 4,813 and the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Raw compute: 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,813 | 5,000+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152 | 2048+78% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.378 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+46% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 512 KB+433% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 760 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) vs 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — a 10.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s+10% | 174 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 760 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W-32% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.3+42% | 20.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 and now averages $450. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 93.3% less ($420 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 1345% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-45% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-93% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 160.4+1345% | 11.1 |
| Codename | GK104 | Amethyst |
| Release | June 25 2013 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #450 | #436 |
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