M1 8-Core GPU vs Radeon R9 M295X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

573%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

572%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

520%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

516%

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Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

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GeForce GT 325M

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99%

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GeForce GTS 160M

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99%

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99%

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98%

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98%

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96%

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96%

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96%

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95%

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Radeon 540X

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93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The M1 8-Core GPU is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The M1 8-Core GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M295X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the M1 8-Core GPU.

Insight	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon R9 M295X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	Legacy (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M295X 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.

M1 8-Core GPU Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of M1 8-Core GPU and Radeon R9 M295X

M1 8-Core GPU

The M1 8-Core GPU is manufactured by Apple. It was released in November 10 2020. The core clock speed is 1278 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Radeon R9 M295X

The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.

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Graphics Performance

The M1 8-Core GPU scores 5,000 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 8 (M1 8-Core GPU) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X).

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D Mark Score	5,000	5,150+3%
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	8	2048+25500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon R9 M295X
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 M1 8-Core GPU comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M295X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 68 GB/s (M1 8-Core GPU) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) — a 158.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: Unified vs 256-bit.

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	68 GB/s	176 GB/s+159%
Bus Width	Unified	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: N/A (M1 8-Core GPU) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon R9 M295X
DirectX	N/A	12
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Apple M1 Video Encoder (M1 8-Core GPU) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: Apple M1 Video Decoder vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon R9 M295X
Encoder	Apple M1 Video Encoder	VCE 3.0
Decoder	Apple M1 Video Decoder	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,ProRes,ProRes RAW	—

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Power & Dimensions

The M1 8-Core GPU draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The M1 8-Core GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (M1 8-Core GPU) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	M1 8-Core GPU	Radeon R9 M295X
TDP	30W-88%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	—	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	166.7+709%	20.6

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Value Analysis

The M1 8-Core GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The M1 8-Core GPU costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (M1 8-Core GPU) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the M1 8-Core GPU offers Infinity% better value. The M1 8-Core GPU is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).