Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition vs GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

2014Core: 850 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

2018Core: 1392 MHzBoost: 1518 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

250

5,000

0.0%

5,116

+2.3%

GeForce MX350

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 570

GeForce MX550

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB 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 GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 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	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $450 for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 667.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+667.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450)	✅More affordable ($60)

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

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition and GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

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 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1392 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,116 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB reaches 5,116 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 GeForce GTX 1050 3GB uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 2.332 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
G3D Mark Score	5,000	5,116+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+49%	2.332 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	512 KB+78%	288 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — a 107.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 768 KB (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	174 GB/s+107%	84 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	65
Perf/Watt	20.0	68.2+241%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB launched at $129 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB costs 86.7% less ($390 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 85.3 (GeForce GTX 1050 3GB) — the GeForce GTX 1050 3GB offers 668.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 3GB is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).