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Radeon R9 M395X
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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 M395X is positioned at rank 391 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is on rank 244, so the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) 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 M395X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M395X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon R9 M395X | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M395X 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 M395X and GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,040 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M395X scores 5,120 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) reaches 5,040 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M395X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 1.911 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395X | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,120+2% | 5,040 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS+55% | 1.911 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+113% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395X | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) — 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 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395X | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M395X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)'s 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M395X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395X | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.3+2% | 67.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M395X | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Amethyst | GP107B |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 3 2017 |
| Ranking | #438 | #471 |
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