Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition vs Arc A370M

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

2014Core: 850 MHz

Arc A370M

2022Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1550 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

250

5,000

0.0%

5,115

+2.3%

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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is positioned at rank 350 and the Arc A370M is on rank 211, so the Arc A370M 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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

#340

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

977%

#342

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

886%

#343

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

884%

#347

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

803%

#348

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

798%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

98%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

96%

#361

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#362

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#363

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#201

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

422%

#203

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

383%

#204

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

382%

#208

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

347%

#209

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

345%

#211

Arc A370M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

95%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A370M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A370M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc A370M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition.

Insight	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Arc A370M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A370M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 M295X Mac Edition Benchmark Check

Arc A370M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition and Arc A370M

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

Arc A370M

The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the Arc A370M reaches 5,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the Arc A370M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 1,024 (Arc A370M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Arc A370M
G3D Mark Score	5,000	5,115+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Generation 12.7
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+10%	3.174 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	1.5 MB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Arc A370M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	XeSS
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A370M has 4 GB. The Arc A370M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 112 GB/s (Arc A370M) — a 55.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 4 MB (Arc A370M) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Arc A370M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	174 GB/s+55%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	4 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the Arc A370M's 35W — a 150.9% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 350W (Arc A370M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.