Quadro vs Radeon R9 M295X

Quadro

1999Core: 135 MHz

Radeon R9 M295X

2014Core: 723 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro

5,000

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon R9 M295X

250

5,150

+3.0%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 is positioned at rank 215 and the Radeon R9 M295X is on rank 273, so the Quadro 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

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

88%

#200

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2955%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

99%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

98%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

96%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

95%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X

#263

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

632%

#265

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

573%

#266

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

572%

#270

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

520%

#271

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

516%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

98%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

98%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

95%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R9 M295X is significantly newer (2014 vs 1999). The Radeon R9 M295X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 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 Quadro.

Insight	Quadro	Radeon R9 M295X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (1999 / Celsius (1999−2005))	🛑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

The Quadro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 191.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro	Radeon R9 M295X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+191.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

Quadro Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M295X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro and Radeon R9 M295X

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 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 Quadro 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. The Quadro is built on Celsius while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 220 nm vs 28 nm.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D Mark Score	5,000	5,150+3%
Architecture	Celsius	GCN 3.0
Process Node	220 nm	28 nm
ROPs	4	32+700%
TMUs	4	128+3100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro	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 Quadro 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. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M295X
Max Displays	1	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: MPEG-2 Acceleration vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M295X
Encoder	None	VCE 3.0
Decoder	MPEG-2 Acceleration	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M295X
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	—	1mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Perf/Watt	66.7+224%	20.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The Quadro costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Quadro) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the Quadro offers 191.5% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 1999).