Radeon R9 M295X vs Arc Graphics 140V
Radeon R9 M295X
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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 is positioned at rank 273 and the Arc Graphics 140V is on rank 308, so the Radeon R9 M295X 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 Graphics 140V
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc Graphics 140V is significantly newer (2024 vs 2014). The Arc Graphics 140V 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 Arc Graphics 140V is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M295X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | Xe² (2024) (3nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M295X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $300 for the Arc Graphics 140V, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 99.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+99.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X and Arc Graphics 140V
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 Graphics 140V
The Arc Graphics 140V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 24 2024. It features the Xe² architecture. The boost clock speed is 2050 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,168 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the Arc Graphics 140V reaches 5,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Arc Graphics 140V uses Xe², both on 28 nm vs 3 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 8 (Arc Graphics 140V).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,150 | 5,168 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Xe² |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 3 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+25500% | 8 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 M295X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc Graphics 140V has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 12.2 (Arc Graphics 140V). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc Graphics 140V). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Xe Media Engine.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the Arc Graphics 140V's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Arc Graphics 140V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 350W (Arc Graphics 140V). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 15W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 344.5+1572% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Arc Graphics 140V launched at $350 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 17.2 (Arc Graphics 140V) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 99.4% better value. The Arc Graphics 140V is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Arc Graphics 140V |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-14% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-50% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3+99% | 17.2 |
| Codename | Amethyst | Lunar Lake iGPU |
| Release | November 23 2014 | September 24 2024 |
| Ranking | #437 | #434 |
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