Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition vs Radeon R9 270X

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

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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977%

#342

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

886%

#343

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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884%

#347

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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803%

#348

Radeon RX 6300

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798%

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Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#351

HD Graphics 630

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100%

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Radeon R7 M370

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98%

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Radeon 625

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97%

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Radeon R7 M350

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96%

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GeForce 920MX

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96%

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Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

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96%

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Radeon HD 7670A

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95%

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Radeon Vega 8

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 270X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 270X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 270X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270X holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $450), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 996.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 270X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+996.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

Radeon R9 270X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition and Radeon R9 270X

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.

Radeon R9 270X

The Radeon R9 270X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,874 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the Radeon R9 270X reaches 4,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R9 270X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270X). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 2.688 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270X).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 270X
G3D Mark Score	5,000+3%	4,874
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+60%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+30%	2.688 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	512 KB+60%	320 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 270X
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 M295X Mac Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 270X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R9 270X) — a 3% advantage for the Radeon R9 270X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 270X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	174 GB/s	179.2 GB/s+3%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 270X's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The Radeon R9 270X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 500W (Radeon R9 270X). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 270X
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	109mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80 C
Perf/Watt	20.0	27.1+36%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the Radeon R9 270X launched at $199 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 270X costs 91.1% less ($410 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 121.8 (Radeon R9 270X) — the Radeon R9 270X offers 997.3% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 270X
MSRP	$450	$199-56%
Avg Price (30d)	$450	$40-91%
Performance per Dollar	11.1	121.8+997%
Codename	Amethyst	Curacao
Release	November 23 2014	October 8 2013
Ranking	#436	#448