Radeon R9 M295X vs Radeon Pro Vega 20
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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 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 Radeon Pro Vega 20 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega 20 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X and Radeon Pro Vega 20
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.
Radeon Pro Vega 20
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the Radeon Pro Vega 20 reaches 5,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 20).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,150 | 5,169 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS | 3.284 TFLOPS+11% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+60% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M295X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 has 0 MB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 20) — the Radeon Pro Vega 20 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 7.0.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 20's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 51.7+151% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 20) — the Radeon Pro Vega 20 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | Amethyst | Vega 12 |
| Release | November 23 2014 | November 14 2018 |
| Ranking | #437 | #435 |
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