Quadro vs Radeon R9 M395
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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.
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 M395 is on rank 283, so the Quadro offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M395
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R9 M395 is significantly newer (2015 vs 1999). The Radeon R9 M395 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 Quadro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M395.
| Insight | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (1999 / Celsius (1999−2005)) | 🛑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
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 $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 508% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+508%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 and Radeon R9 M395
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro scores 5,000 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro is built on Celsius while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on 220 nm vs 28 nm.
| Feature | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000+1% | 4,934 |
| Architecture | Celsius | GCN |
| Process Node | 220 nm | 28 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Quadro) vs UVD (Radeon R9 M395). Decoder: MPEG-2 Acceleration vs VCE. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Quadro) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M395).
| Feature | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD |
| Decoder | MPEG-2 Acceleration | VCE |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 66.7+1% | 65.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Quadro costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Quadro) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the Quadro offers 509.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 1999).
| Feature | Quadro | Radeon R9 M395 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $300-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 100.0+510% | 16.4 |
| Codename | NV10 | — |
| Release | 1999 | June 9 2015 |
| Ranking | #900 | #445 |
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