Radeon R9 M295X vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon R9 M295X

2014Core: 723 MHz

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M295X

250

5,150

0.0%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

170

13,170

+155.7%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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.

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

#263

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

632%

#265

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

573%

#266

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

572%

#270

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

520%

#271

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

516%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

99%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

98%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

98%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

96%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

95%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 155.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M295X.

Insight	Radeon R9 M295X	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-155.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+155.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.

Radeon R9 M295X Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 155.7%. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	5,150	13,170+156%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+330%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	3.5 MB+600%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M295X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 90.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	176 GB/s	336 GB/s+91%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.