Radeon R9 295X2 vs Radeon PRO W6400

Radeon R9 295X2

2014Boost: 1018 MHz

Radeon PRO W6400

2022Core: 2331 MHzBoost: 2331 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 295X2

500

8,734

+3.6%

Radeon R9 270X

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

Radeon PRO W6400

8,428

0.0%

Radeon R9 Nano

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

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 PRO W6400

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

95%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

90%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

84%

#18

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

401%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

83%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

83%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

82%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

81%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

100%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

87%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

80%

#48

Quadro K3100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W6400 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon PRO W6400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 295X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 295X2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6400.

Insight	Radeon R9 295X2	Radeon PRO W6400
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (307mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 295X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $200), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon PRO W6400.

Insight	Radeon R9 295X2	Radeon PRO W6400
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+3.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 295X2 Benchmark Check

Radeon PRO W6400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 295X2 and Radeon PRO W6400

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.

Radeon PRO W6400

The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 295X2 scores 8,734 and the Radeon PRO W6400 reaches 8,428 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 295X2 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon PRO W6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6400). Raw compute: 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400). Boost clocks: 1018 MHz vs 2331 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 295X2	Radeon PRO W6400
G3D Mark Score	8,734+4%	8,428
Architecture	GCN 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2816 ×2+267%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.733 TFLOPS ×2+60%	3.58 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1018 MHz	2331 MHz+129%
ROPs	64 ×2+100%	32
TMUs	176 ×2+267%	48
L1 Cache	704 KB+175%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 295X2	Radeon PRO W6400
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 295X2 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6400 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.

Feature	Radeon R9 295X2	Radeon PRO W6400
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	512-bit x2+100%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R9 295X2	Radeon PRO W6400
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.3	4.6+7%
Max Displays	6+200%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400).

Feature	Radeon R9 295X2	Radeon PRO W6400
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCN 3.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 295X2 draws 500W versus the Radeon PRO W6400's 50W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6400). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 307mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 295X2	Radeon PRO W6400
TDP	500W	50W-90%
Recommended PSU	1000W	500W-50%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	307mm	168mm
Height	114mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	65°C-7%	70°C
Perf/Watt	17.5	168.6+863%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 and now averages $200. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.7 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) — the Radeon R9 295X2 offers 3.8% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).