Radeon R9 M395 vs CMP 30HX

CPU

GPU

Radeon R9 M395

2015Core: 834 MHz

CMP 30HX

2021Core: 1530 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M395

4,934

+0.9%

4,892

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

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 M395 is positioned at rank 283 and the CMP 30HX is on rank 190, so the CMP 30HX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M395

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#273

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

660%

#275

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

598%

#276

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

597%

#280

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

543%

#281

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

539%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

99%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

97%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar CMP 30HX

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

98%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

#174

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

#189

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

#192

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#195

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

#196

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

#199

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#200

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#202

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The CMP 30HX is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The CMP 30HX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M395 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M395 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 30HX.

Insight	Radeon R9 M395	CMP 30HX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The CMP 30HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $300 for the Radeon R9 M395, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 395.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M395	CMP 30HX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+395.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 M395 Benchmark Check

CMP 30HX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M395 and CMP 30HX

Radeon R9 M395

The Radeon R9 M395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 834 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,934 points.

CMP 30HX

The CMP 30HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,892 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M395 scores 4,934 and the CMP 30HX reaches 4,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M395 is built on GCN while the CMP 30HX uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395) vs 1,408 (CMP 30HX).

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	CMP 30HX
G3D Mark Score	4,934	4,892
Architecture	GCN	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1792+27%	1408

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	CMP 30HX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	CMP 30HX
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (Radeon R9 M395) vs 12 (CMP 30HX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	CMP 30HX
DirectX	12 (FL12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon R9 M395) vs No (CMP 30HX). Decoder: VCE vs No.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	CMP 30HX
Encoder	UVD	No
Decoder	VCE	No
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M395 draws 75W versus the CMP 30HX's 125W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M395) vs 350W (CMP 30HX). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	CMP 30HX
TDP	75W-40%	125W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	65.8+68%	39.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the CMP 30HX launched at $799 and now averages $60. The CMP 30HX costs 80% less ($240 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) vs 81.5 (CMP 30HX) — the CMP 30HX offers 397% better value. The CMP 30HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).