Radeon R9 295X2 vs Quadro P5000 (móvel)
Radeon R9 295X2
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 295X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (307mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 295X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 295X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $400), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 94.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+94.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 Radeon R9 295X2 and Quadro P5000 (móvel)
Radeon R9 295X2
The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Quadro P5000 (móvel)
The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1278 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points. Launch price was $1,885.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 295X2 scores 8,734 and the Quadro P5000 (móvel) reaches 9,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 295X2 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 6.48 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1018 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,734 | 9,000+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816 ×2+38% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 | 6.48 TFLOPS+13% |
| Boost Clock | 1018 MHz | 1582 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2 | 64 |
| TMUs | 176 ×2+38% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB | 768 KB+9% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 295X2 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 295X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit x2 vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) — the Quadro P5000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 512-bit x2+100% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1+10% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | 3rd Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 295X2 draws 500W versus the Quadro P5000 (móvel)'s 100W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 500W (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 307mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 500W | 100W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 1000W | 500W-50% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 307mm | 267mm |
| Height | 114mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-19% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 90.0+414% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) launched at $2499 and now averages $400. The Radeon R9 295X2 costs 50% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.7 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 22.5 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) — the Radeon R9 295X2 offers 94.2% better value. The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499-40% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-50% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.7+94% | 22.5 |
| Codename | Vesuvius | GP104 |
| Release | April 29 2014 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #303 | #235 |
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