Radeon R9 M295X vs Radeon RX 5300M
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 Radeon RX 5300M is on rank 41, so the Radeon RX 5300M 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 Radeon RX 5300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5300M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5300M 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 R9 M295X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5300M.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ 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 R9 M295X 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 RX 5300M
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 RX 5300M
The Radeon RX 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1445 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,044 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the Radeon RX 5300M reaches 5,044 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon RX 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,150+2% | 5,044 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS | 4.069 TFLOPS+37% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 5300M has 3 GB. The Radeon R9 M295X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300M) — a 4.8% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300M) — the Radeon RX 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 GB/s+5% | 168 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+167% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 85W — a 98.5% difference. The Radeon RX 5300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 85W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 59.3+188% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5300M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M295X | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Amethyst | Navi 14 |
| Release | November 23 2014 | November 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #437 | #442 |
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