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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. The Radeon R9 M295X is positioned at rank #273 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 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 | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $249), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 61.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) |
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 GeForce GTX 760 Ti
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.
GeForce GTX 760 Ti
The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,307 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the GeForce GTX 760 Ti reaches 5,307 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,150 | 5,307+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2880+41% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 240+88% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+113% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 760 Ti has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — a 9.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 760 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 GB/s | 192 GB/s+9% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs NVENC 3rd Gen (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 3rd Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 760 Ti's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 241mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 21.2+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $249. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 39.8% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 21.3 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 61% better value. The Radeon R9 M295X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GeForce GTX 760 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $249-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-40% | $249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3+61% | 21.3 |
| Codename | Amethyst | GK110B |
| Release | November 23 2014 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #437 | #278 |
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