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 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.

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.

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 M295X

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103%

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103%

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102%

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102%

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101%

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100%

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100%

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100%

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100%

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99%

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99%

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99%

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98%

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98%

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98%

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98%

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97%

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97%

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Iris Xe Graphics G7

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96%

#447

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MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

96%

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MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

96%

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GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R9 M295X across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R9 M295X specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Amethyst), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.961 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Radeon R9 M295X
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	5,150
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Amethyst
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	723 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.961 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	92.54 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	5,000 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#437

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M295X is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 176 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon R9 M295X
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	176 GB/s
L1 Cache	512 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R9 M295X 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— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon R9 M295X
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 2.0

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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0, decoder: UVD 4.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	Radeon R9 M295X
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 3.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 4.2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Radeon R9 M295X
TDPPower consumption under load	250 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Mobile
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $150 (MSRP: $300), the Radeon R9 M295X delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #437 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon R9 M295X
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$300
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$150
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#437
Release Date	November 23 2014
Release Year	2014

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	128
Vram	4 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	512 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
Core Clock	723 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	2048
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	176 GB/s
Memory Bus Width	256-bit
Transistor Count	5,000 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	92.54
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	250 Watt
Floating Point Performance	2.961 TFLOPS