Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition vs RTXA5000-8Q
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is positioned at rank 350 and the RTXA5000-8Q is on rank 295, so the RTXA5000-8Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTXA5000-8Q is significantly newer (2021 vs 2014). The RTXA5000-8Q 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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTXA5000-8Q.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | RTXA5000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $450 versus $2,500 for the RTXA5000-8Q, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 465% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | RTXA5000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+465%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($450) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,500) |
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 RTXA5000-8Q
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.
RTXA5000-8Q
The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the RTXA5000-8Q reaches 4,916 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the RTXA5000-8Q uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-8Q).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | RTXA5000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,000+2% | 4,916 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 8192+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS | 27.77 TFLOPS+698% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 128 | 256+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 8 MB+1500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | RTXA5000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-8Q) — the RTXA5000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | RTXA5000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 6 MB+1100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the RTXA5000-8Q's 230W — a 8.3% difference. The RTXA5000-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 350W (RTXA5000-8Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | RTXA5000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 230W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 20.0 | 21.4+7% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $2500. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition costs 82% less ($2050 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) — the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition offers 455% better value. The RTXA5000-8Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition | RTXA5000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $450-82% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-82% | $2500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.1+455% | 2.0 |
| Codename | Amethyst | GA102 |
| Release | November 23 2014 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #436 | #53 |
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