Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition vs Tesla K8

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 Tesla K8 is on rank 208, so the Tesla K8 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 Tesla K8

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

100%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

98%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

96%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

96%

#193

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2891%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

100%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

99%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

99%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

99%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

98%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

98%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

97%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

95%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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	Tesla K8
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla K8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla K8 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $450), it costs 78% less, resulting in a 360% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Tesla K8
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+360%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450)	✅More affordable ($100)

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

Tesla K8 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition and Tesla K8

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.

Tesla K8

The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition scores 5,000 and the Tesla K8 reaches 5,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the Tesla K8 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 1,536 (Tesla K8). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Tesla K8
G3D Mark Score	5,000	5,111+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.482 TFLOPS+40%	2.491 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Tesla K8
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K8 has 4 GB. The Tesla K8 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Tesla K8
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the Tesla K8's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Tesla K8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 350W (Tesla K8). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Tesla K8
TDP	250W	100W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	20.0	51.1+156%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the Tesla K8 launched at $1000 and now averages $100. The Tesla K8 costs 77.8% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 51.1 (Tesla K8) — the Tesla K8 offers 360.4% better value.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Tesla K8
MSRP	$450-55%	$1000
Avg Price (30d)	$450	$100-78%
Performance per Dollar	11.1	51.1+360%
Codename	Amethyst	GK104
Release	November 23 2014	September 16 2014
Ranking	#436	#515