Radeon R9 M395X vs GeForce GTX 1050

Radeon R9 M395X

2015Core: 723 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050

2016Core: 1290 MHzBoost: 1392 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M395X

5,120

+1.7%

Radeon HD 6970

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

5,033

0.0%

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

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. The Radeon R9 M395X is positioned at rank #391 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 M395X

#381

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1273%

#383

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1154%

#384

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1151%

#388

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1046%

#389

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1039%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

100%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

99%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

99%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

91%

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 M395X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050.

Insight	Radeon R9 M395X	GeForce GTX 1050
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1050 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $150), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 227.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M395X	GeForce GTX 1050
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+227.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 M395X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M395X and GeForce GTX 1050

Radeon R9 M395X

The Radeon R9 M395X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. 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 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,120 points.

GeForce GTX 1050

The GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,033 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M395X scores 5,120 and the GeForce GTX 1050 reaches 5,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M395X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050).

Feature	Radeon R9 M395X	GeForce GTX 1050
G3D Mark Score	5,120+2%	5,033
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS+59%	1.862 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+113%	240 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M395X	GeForce GTX 1050
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 M395X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M395X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) — the GeForce GTX 1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395X	GeForce GTX 1050
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s+43%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M395X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1050's 60W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.

Feature	Radeon R9 M395X	GeForce GTX 1050
TDP	75W	60W-20%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Mobile	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	65 C
Perf/Watt	68.3	83.9+23%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M395X launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1050 launched at $110 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 1050 costs 70% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.1 (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 111.8 (GeForce GTX 1050) — the GeForce GTX 1050 offers 227.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).