Radeon R9 M395X
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Radeon R9 M395X

AMD

G3D Mark

5,120

MSRP

$600

AVG Price

$150

May 5 2015
250 Watt
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R9 M395X is positioned at rank #391 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 M395X

#381
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1273%
#383
1154%
#384
1151%
#388
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1046%
#389
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1039%
#391
Radeon R9 M395X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $150
100%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
99%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
99%
#395
Radeon HD 6650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
98%
#396
GeForce 920A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
97%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
97%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
96%
#400
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
94%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
94%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
93%
#403
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
92%
#404
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
92%
#406
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R9 M395X specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M395X scores 5,120 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.

SpecificationRadeon R9 M395X
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score5,120
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameAmethyst
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency723 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.961 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second92.54 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count5,000 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#438
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M395X is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 160 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon R9 M395X
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM160 GB/s
L1 Cache512 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R9 M395X 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.

SpecificationRadeon R9 M395X
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M395X draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile.

SpecificationRadeon R9 M395X
TDPPower consumption under load250 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typeMobile
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $150 (MSRP: $600), the Radeon R9 M395X delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #391 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #438 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon R9 M395X
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$600
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$150
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#391
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#438
Release DateMay 5 2015
Release Year2015

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