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.

Overview

The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Performance Per Dollar

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R9 295X2 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R9 295X2 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 295X2 scores 8,734 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 2.0 (2013−2017) architecture (codename: Vesuvius), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2816 ×2 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 176 ×2 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ×2 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1018 MHz.

Specification	Radeon R9 295X2
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	8,734
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Vesuvius
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2816 ×2
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	176 ×2
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64 ×2
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1018 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	5.733 TFLOPS ×2
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	179.2 ×2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	6,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#303

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 295X2 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 512-bit x2 memory bus, delivering 320 GB/s x2 of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon R9 295X2
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	512-bit x2
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	320 GB/s x2
L1 Cache	704 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R9 295X2 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.0, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.3— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon R9 295X2
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.0
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.3
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	Mantle, OpenCL 2.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Internal CrossFire

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 4x mDP — supports up to 6 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0, decoder: UVD 4.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1.

Specification	Radeon R9 295X2
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
mDP PortsNumber of mDP display connectors	4x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	6
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 4.2
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 295X2 draws 500 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1000W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 307mm long, 114mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1850g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 65°C under load.

Specification	Radeon R9 295X2
TDPPower consumption under load	500 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	1000W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	307mm
Card Height	114mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	1850g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	65°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $200 (MSRP: $1499), the Radeon R9 295X2 delivers 44 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #303 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon R9 295X2
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$1499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$200
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#303
Release Date	April 29 2014
Release Year	2014