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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 8.5 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

Radeon R9 M395X

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.5 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Radeon R9 M395X

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 101.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 8.5 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 8.5 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 M295X better than Radeon R9 M395X?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,150 vs 5,120 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon R9 M295X is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon R9 M295X is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon R9 M295X can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $300 MSRP. Radeon R9 M295X is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon R9 M295X is about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 M395X is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (75W vs 250W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon R9 M395X make more sense than Radeon R9 M295X?

Yes. Radeon R9 M395X is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 250W), and staying closer to $600 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 M295X. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 M295X currently gives you 0.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 101.2%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon R9 M295X Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X	Radeon R9 M395X
1080p
low	104 FPS	104 FPS
medium	89 FPS	89 FPS
high	72 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	90 FPS
medium	79 FPS	79 FPS
high	57 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X	Radeon R9 M395X
1080p
low	96 FPS	96 FPS
medium	74 FPS	74 FPS
high	61 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	41 FPS	41 FPS
high	31 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	23 FPS
medium	16 FPS	16 FPS
high	13 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X	Radeon R9 M395X
1080p
low	232 FPS	230 FPS
medium	185 FPS	184 FPS
high	154 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	173 FPS
medium	139 FPS	138 FPS
high	116 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	116 FPS	115 FPS
medium	93 FPS	92 FPS
high	77 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	58 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X	Radeon R9 M395X
1080p
low	139 FPS	139 FPS
medium	113 FPS	113 FPS
high	97 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	104 FPS
medium	85 FPS	85 FPS
high	74 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	61 FPS
medium	47 FPS	47 FPS
high	37 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X and Radeon R9 M395X

Radeon R9 M295X

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.

Radeon R9 M395X

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the Radeon R9 M395X reaches 5,120 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R9 M395X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M395X). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M395X).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	Radeon R9 M395X
G3D Mark Score	5,150	5,120
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS	2.961 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	Radeon R9 M395X
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395X) — a 10% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	Radeon R9 M395X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	176 GB/s+10%	160 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 M395X's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M395X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395X). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	Radeon R9 M395X
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	20.6	68.3+232%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M395X launched at $600. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 50% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 17.2 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 8.5 (Radeon R9 M395X) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 102.4% better value. The Radeon R9 M395X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).