Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition vs GeForce GTX 1050
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. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is positioned at rank #350 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1050 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $450), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 906.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+906.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 GeForce GTX 1050
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.
GeForce GTX 1050
The GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,033 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the GeForce GTX 1050 reaches 5,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000 | 5,033 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+87% | 1.862 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+113% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) — a 55.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) — the GeForce GTX 1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 174 GB/s+55% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1050's 60W — a 122.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 60W-76% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.0 | 83.9+320% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 1050 costs 90% less ($405 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 111.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 907.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $110-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $45-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.1 | 111.8+907% |
| Codename | Amethyst | GP107 |
| Release | November 23 2014 | October 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #436 | #443 |
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