Radeon R9 M395 vs Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Radeon R9 M395
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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 M395 is positioned at rank 283 and the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is on rank 280, so the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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 M395
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M395.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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 M395 and Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
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.
Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2012. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M395 scores 4,934 and the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M395 is built on GCN while the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395) vs 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,934 | 5,000+1% |
| Architecture | GCN | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2560+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) vs 153.6 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) — a 14.6% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit x2.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 GB/s+15% | 153.6 GB/s x2 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit x2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M395 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M395) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 65.8+163% | 25.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | — |
| Codename | — | Wimbledon XT |
| Release | June 9 2015 | May 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #445 | #395 |
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