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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R9 M295X is positioned at rank 273 and the GRID P4-8Q is on rank 261, so the GRID P4-8Q 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 GRID P4-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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
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 $200), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 GRID P4-8Q
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.
GRID P4-8Q
The GRID P4-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,283 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the GRID P4-8Q reaches 5,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID P4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,150 | 5,283+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS+33% | 2.218 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 576 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-8Q) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the GRID P4-8Q's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The GRID P4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 350W (GRID P4-8Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 52.8+156% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID P4-8Q launched at $2000 and now averages $200. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 26.4 (GRID P4-8Q) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 29.9% better value. The GRID P4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-85% | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-25% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3+30% | 26.4 |
| Codename | Amethyst | GM204 |
| Release | November 23 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #437 | #535 |
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