Radeon R9 M395 vs GeForce GTX 760

Radeon R9 M395

2015Core: 834 MHz

GeForce GTX 760

2013Core: 980 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M395

4,934

+2.5%

4,813

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 4060 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. The Radeon R9 M395 is positioned at rank #283 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 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M395 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 760 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M395	GeForce GTX 760
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 760 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 875.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M395	GeForce GTX 760
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+875.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($30)

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

GeForce GTX 760 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M395 and GeForce GTX 760

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.

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M395 scores 4,934 and the GeForce GTX 760 reaches 4,813 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M395 is built on GCN while the GeForce GTX 760 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760).

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	GeForce GTX 760
G3D Mark Score	4,934+3%	4,813
Architecture	GCN	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+56%	1152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	GeForce GTX 760
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M395 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 760 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) — a 9.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	GeForce GTX 760
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	176 GB/s	192 GB/s+9%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (Radeon R9 M395) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	GeForce GTX 760
DirectX	12 (FL12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon R9 M395) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760). Decoder: VCE vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M395) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 760).

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	GeForce GTX 760
Encoder	UVD	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	VCE	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M395 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 760's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M395) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395	GeForce GTX 760
TDP	75W-56%	170W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	65.8+133%	28.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) vs 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 878% better value. The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).