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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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H 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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $450 for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition, it costs 56% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 118.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+118.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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 Ryzen 7 6800H
The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H reaches 4,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000+3% | 4,852 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3840+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+364% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 128 | 240+88% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 174 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Perf/Watt | 20.0+3% | 19.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200 and now averages $200. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 55.6% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H offers 118.9% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450 | $200-56% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $200-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.1 | 24.3+119% |
| Codename | Amethyst | Navi 21 |
| Release | November 23 2014 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #436 | #65 |
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