AMD Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has 650% 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 GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2015. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Amethyst) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 M395 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,365 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 174.7 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 M395 includes 1,792 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 834 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 112 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The R9 M395 has the 192nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.26% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 4090 Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 576 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 4090 Mobile includes 9,728 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,335 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 304 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 304 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 76 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 4090 Mobile has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 62.01% 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) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q1 2023 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| 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 First Descendant | Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 183 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 153 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 131 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 89 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 48 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 RTX 4090 Mobile | 47.9 | |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 31.9 | -33% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 26 | -46% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | 23.9 | -50% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 23.8 | -50% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | 23.1 | -52% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 19.4 | -59% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 16.1 | -66% |
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 GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile has 650% better performance than the Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) is ranked 192nd with a score of 8,656, and the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is ranked 14th with a score of 64,952.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon R9 M395 (Mac Edition) and the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 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 RTX 4090 Mobile | 64,952 | +650% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 57,701.5 | +567% |
| RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile | 53,052.5 | +513% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile | 42,275 | +388% |
| Radeon RX 6850M XT | 42,015.5 | +385% |
| 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% |
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) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 21,278 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 20,223 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 38,490 | 143,771 (+273.53%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,819 | 46,191 (+577.39%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 165,244 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 8,305 | 45,239 (+444.72%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 280 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 4,911 | 27,753 (+465.12%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 718 | 972 (+35.38%) |
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) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Amethyst | AD103 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 5,000 million | 45,900 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) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 174.7 Gb/s | 576 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,365 MHz | 2,250 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | -- | 64 MB |
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) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 120 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) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,792 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 9,728 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 28 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 76 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 112 | 304 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 76 |
| Core Clock Speed | 834 MHz | 1,335 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,695 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) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 26.69 GPixel/s | 189.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 93.41 GTexel/s | 515.3 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.99 TFLOPS | 32.98 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 373.6 GFLOPS | 515.3 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) | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.