Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition vs Radeon R9 M395

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 Radeon R9 M395 is on rank 283, so the Radeon R9 M395 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 Radeon R9 M395

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#273

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

660%

#275

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

598%

#276

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

597%

#280

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

543%

#281

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

539%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

99%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

97%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

93%

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 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M395.

Insight	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M395 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M395 holds the technical lead. Priced at $300 (vs $450), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+48%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450)	✅More affordable ($300)

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 M395 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition and Radeon R9 M395

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 M395

The Radeon R9 M395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 834 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,934 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	5,000+1%	4,934
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+14%	1792

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) — a 1.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	174 GB/s	176 GB/s+1%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	20.0	65.8+229%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 M395 costs 33.3% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the Radeon R9 M395 offers 47.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).