Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition vs FirePro S9050
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
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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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is positioned at rank 350 and the FirePro S9050 is on rank 271, so the FirePro S9050 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S9050
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S9050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition holds the technical lead. Priced at $450 (vs $1,825), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 313.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+313.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($450) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,825) |
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 M295X Mac Edition and FirePro S9050
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.
FirePro S9050
The FirePro S9050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,901 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the FirePro S9050 reaches 4,901 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro S9050 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9050). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9050).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000+2% | 4,901 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+14% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+8% | 3.226 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+14% | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M295X Mac Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S9050 has 4 GB. The FirePro S9050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 768 KB (FirePro S9050) — the FirePro S9050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the FirePro S9050's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The FirePro S9050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 350W (FirePro S9050). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 225W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.0 | 21.8+9% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the FirePro S9050 launched at $1999 and now averages $1825. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition costs 75.3% less ($1375 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 2.7 (FirePro S9050) — the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition offers 311.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | FirePro S9050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450-77% | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-75% | $1825 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.1+311% | 2.7 |
| Codename | Amethyst | Tahiti |
| Release | November 23 2014 | August 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #436 | #446 |
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