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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 R9 M295X Mac Edition is on rank 350, so the Radeon R9 M395 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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
The Radeon R9 M395 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M395 holds the technical lead. Priced at $300 (vs $450), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($300) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 R9 M295X Mac Edition
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 R9 M295X Mac Edition
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,934 | 5,000+1% |
| Architecture | GCN | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — a 1.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 176 GB/s+1% | 174 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M395 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M395) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 65.8+229% | 20.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 and now averages $450. The Radeon R9 M395 costs 33.3% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) vs 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the Radeon R9 M395 offers 47.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-33% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300-33% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.4+48% | 11.1 |
| Codename | — | Amethyst |
| Release | June 9 2015 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #445 | #436 |
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