AMD Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) vs AMD Radeon R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X has 2% better performance than the Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) and the Radeon R9 M295X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) GPU
The Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2015. Its Amethyst chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,365 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 174.7 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 250 W.
The Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) has the 189th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon R9 M295X GPU
The Radeon R9 M295X is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2014. Its Amethyst chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,250 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 160 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 250 W.
The Radeon R9 M295X has the 186th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q4 2014 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
The Witcher 3 | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 94 FPS |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 63 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 37 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 17 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 14 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 17 | +21% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 16 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q | 16 | +14% |
| Arc A350M | 15.1 | +8% |
| Quadro M3000M | 14.1 | +1% |
| Radeon R9 M295X | 14 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile) | 14 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 965M | 13.1 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | 13 | -7% |
| Radeon 680M | 12.8 | -9% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R9 M295X has 2% better performance than the Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) is ranked 189th with a score of 8,656, and the Radeon R9 M295X is ranked 186th with a score of 8,850.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) and the Radeon R9 M295X for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 970M | 9,877.5 | +14% |
| FirePro W7170M | 9,708 | +12% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 9,615.5 | +11% |
| Radeon R9 M390X | 9,448 | +9% |
| Radeon R9 M295X | 8,850.5 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q | 8,752 | +1% |
| Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | 8,656 | |
| GeForce GTX 880M | 8,578 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 560 (Mobile) | 8,329 | -4% |
| Quadro M3000M | 8,288.5 | -4% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 38,490 (+0.94%) | 38,132 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,819 (+3.47%) | 6,590.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 8,305 | 8,729.5 (+5.11%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 108.7 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,949 | 5,150 (+4.06%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 725 | 824 (+13.66%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Amethyst | Amethyst |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,000 million | 5,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 174.7 Gb/s | 160 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,365 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | -- | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 250 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,792 | 2,048 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 28 | 32 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 112 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 834 MHz | 723 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 850 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 26.69 GPixel/s | 23.14 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 93.41 GTexel/s | 92.54 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.99 TFLOPS | 2.96 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 373.6 GFLOPS | 185.1 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.