Radeon R9 M295X vs Arc A370M
Radeon R9 M295X
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Arc A370M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 is positioned at rank 273 and the Arc A370M is on rank 211, so the Arc A370M 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
Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A370M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A370M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M295X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A370M.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M295X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 and Arc A370M
Radeon R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.
Arc A370M
The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the Arc A370M reaches 5,115 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Arc A370M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1,024 (Arc A370M). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,150 | 5,115 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS | 3.174 TFLOPS+7% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 112 GB/s (Arc A370M) — a 57.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 4 MB (Arc A370M) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 GB/s+57% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A370M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A370M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Xe Media Engine.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | — | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the Arc A370M's 35W — a 150.9% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 350W (Arc A370M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 35W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 146.1+609% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A370M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Amethyst | DG2-128 |
| Release | November 23 2014 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #437 | #439 |
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