GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Radeon R9 M295X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M295X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 513.2% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M295X.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+513.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-513.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 55.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R9 M295X.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon R9 M295X
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Radeon R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. 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 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 5,150 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 513.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+513% | 5,150 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+275% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+1254% | 2.961 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+88% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+1400% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+9500% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon R9 M295X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 M295X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M295X has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) — a 186.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s+186% | 176 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+9500% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M295X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M295X). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 13.1% difference. The Radeon R9 M295X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 285mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 250W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 350W-50% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 285mm | 1mm |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8+438% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 74.6% less ($440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 56% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $300-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | $150-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5+56% | 34.3 |
| Codename | AD104 | Amethyst |
| Release | January 3 2023 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #11 | #437 |
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