Quadro T1000 Max-Q
VS
Radeon R9 M395X

Quadro T1000 Max-Q vs Radeon R9 M395X

NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

2019Core: 765 MHzBoost: 1350 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R9 M395X

2015Core: 723 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Quadro T1000 Max-Q is positioned at rank 17 and the Radeon R9 M395X is on rank 391, so the Quadro T1000 Max-Q 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 Quadro T1000 Max-Q

#2
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
236%
#17
Quadro T1000 Max-Q
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
71%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
64%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M395X

#381
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1273%
#383
1154%
#384
1151%
#388
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1046%
#389
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1039%
#391
Radeon R9 M395X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $150
100%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
99%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
99%
#395
Radeon HD 6650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
98%
#396
GeForce 920A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
97%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
97%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#400
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
94%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
94%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
93%
#403
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
92%
#404
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
92%
#406
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M395X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M395X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1000 Max-Q.

InsightQuadro T1000 Max-QRadeon R9 M395X
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M395X 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro T1000 Max-Q and Radeon R9 M395X

NVIDIA

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 765 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

AMD

Radeon R9 M395X

The Radeon R9 M395X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. 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 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,120 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q scores 5,000 and the Radeon R9 M395X reaches 5,120 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 M395X uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M395X). Raw compute: 2.419 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M395X).

FeatureQuadro T1000 Max-QRadeon R9 M395X
G3D Mark Score
5,000
5,120+2%
Architecture
Turing
GCN 3.0
Process Node
12 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896
2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.419 TFLOPS
2.961 TFLOPS+22%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
56
128+129%
L1 Cache
896 KB+75%
512 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro T1000 Max-QRadeon R9 M395X
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M395X) — the Quadro T1000 Max-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro T1000 Max-QRadeon R9 M395X
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 M395X's 75W — a 40% difference. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

FeatureQuadro T1000 Max-QRadeon R9 M395X
TDP
50W-33%
75W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Mobile
Perf/Watt
100.0+46%
68.3
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Value Analysis

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureQuadro T1000 Max-QRadeon R9 M395X
MSRP
$600
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
TU117
Amethyst
Release
May 27 2019
May 5 2015
Ranking
#364
#438