Radeon R9 270X vs Radeon R9 M395

Radeon R9 270X

2013Boost: 1050 MHz

Radeon R9 M395

2015Core: 834 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 270X

180

4,874

0.0%

4,934

+1.2%

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.

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 M395

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#273

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

660%

#275

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

598%

#276

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

597%

#280

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

543%

#281

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

539%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

99%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

97%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M395 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 270X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon R9 M395
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 270X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270X holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $300), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 640.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon R9 M395
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+640.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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.

Radeon R9 270X Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270X and Radeon R9 M395

Radeon R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270X scores 4,874 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	4,874	4,934+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1792+40%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	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	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 270X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M395 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270X) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) — a 1.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 270X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	179.2 GB/s+2%	176 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 270X) vs 12 (FL12_0) (Radeon R9 M395). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon R9 M395
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (FL12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 270X) vs UVD (Radeon R9 M395). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 270X) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon R9 M395
Encoder	VCE 1.0	UVD
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCE
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 270X draws 180W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 270X) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 270X	Radeon R9 M395
TDP	180W	75W-58%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	109mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80 C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	27.1	65.8+143%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270X launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 270X costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 121.8 (Radeon R9 270X) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the Radeon R9 270X offers 642.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).