RTXA5000-8Q vs Radeon R9 M395

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 RTXA5000-8Q is positioned at rank 295 and the Radeon R9 M395 is on rank 283, so the Radeon R9 M395 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-8Q

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Quadro GP100

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99%

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Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

98%

#280

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7499%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

100%

#297

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

99%

#299

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

98%

#300

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

98%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

96%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

89%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

86%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M395

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#273

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

660%

#275

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

598%

#276

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

597%

#280

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

543%

#281

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

539%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

99%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

97%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

95%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTXA5000-8Q is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The RTXA5000-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M395 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M395 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTXA5000-8Q.

Insight	RTXA5000-8Q	Radeon R9 M395
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M395 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $2,500 for the RTXA5000-8Q, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 736.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTXA5000-8Q	Radeon R9 M395
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+736.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,500)	✅More affordable ($300)

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.

RTXA5000-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTXA5000-8Q and Radeon R9 M395

RTXA5000-8Q

The RTXA5000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,916 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The RTXA5000-8Q scores 4,916 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTXA5000-8Q is built on Ampere while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	RTXA5000-8Q	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	4,916	4,934
Architecture	Ampere	GCN
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	8192+357%	1792

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTXA5000-8Q	Radeon R9 M395
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RTXA5000-8Q	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-8Q draws 230W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 101.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	RTXA5000-8Q	Radeon R9 M395
TDP	230W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	21.4	65.8+207%

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Value Analysis

The RTXA5000-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2500, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Radeon R9 M395 costs 88% less ($2200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.0 (RTXA5000-8Q) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the Radeon R9 M395 offers 720% better value. The RTXA5000-8Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).