Radeon R9 M295X vs FirePro S9000
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 FirePro S9000 is on rank 291, 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 FirePro S9000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro S9000.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M295X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M295X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $156), it costs 4% less, resulting in a 5.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($156) |
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 FirePro S9000
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.
FirePro S9000
The FirePro S9000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,059 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the FirePro S9000 reaches 5,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro S9000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1,792 (FirePro S9000). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (FirePro S9000).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,150+2% | 5,059 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+14% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS | 3.226 TFLOPS+9% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+14% | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 768 KB (FirePro S9000) — the FirePro S9000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 12 (FirePro S9000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro S9000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.2.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the FirePro S9000's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The FirePro S9000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 350W (FirePro S9000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 225W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 22.5+9% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro S9000 launched at $2499 and now averages $156. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 3.8% less ($6 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 32.4 (FirePro S9000) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 5.9% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | FirePro S9000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-88% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-4% | $156 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3+6% | 32.4 |
| Codename | Amethyst | Tahiti |
| Release | November 23 2014 | August 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #437 | #441 |
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