Radeon R9 M295X vs Tesla K8

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 $700 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 235.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $1,000 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.
❌150% higher power demand at 250W vs 100W.

Tesla K8

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 250W, a 150W reduction.

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.
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233.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M295X

2014

Tesla K8

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 235.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.2 vs 5.1 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 250W, a 150W reduction.

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.
❌150% higher power demand at 250W vs 100W.

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.
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233.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.1 vs 17.2 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 M295X better than Tesla K8?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,150 vs 5,111 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 more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 $700 cheaper on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 0.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $300 MSRP gets you and FSR upscaling.

Is Tesla K8 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla K8 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $1,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon R9 M295X is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with FSR upscaling.

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

Tesla K8 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X	Tesla K8
1080p
low	104 FPS	100 FPS
medium	89 FPS	86 FPS
high	72 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	87 FPS
medium	79 FPS	77 FPS
high	57 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	28 FPS
medium	27 FPS	26 FPS
high	18 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X	Tesla K8
1080p
low	96 FPS	103 FPS
medium	74 FPS	74 FPS
high	61 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	58 FPS	69 FPS
medium	41 FPS	46 FPS
high	31 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	35 FPS
medium	16 FPS	25 FPS
high	13 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X	Tesla K8
1080p
low	232 FPS	230 FPS
medium	185 FPS	184 FPS
high	154 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	174 FPS	172 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	57 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X	Tesla K8
1080p
low	139 FPS	162 FPS
medium	113 FPS	130 FPS
high	97 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	104 FPS	117 FPS
medium	85 FPS	96 FPS
high	74 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	61 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	68 FPS
medium	47 FPS	53 FPS
high	37 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X and Tesla K8

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.

Tesla K8

The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M295X scores 5,150 and the Tesla K8 reaches 5,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M295X is built on GCN 3.0 while the Tesla K8 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 1,536 (Tesla K8). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	Tesla K8
G3D Mark Score	5,150	5,111
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS+19%	2.491 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	Tesla K8
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	Tesla K8
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X draws 250W versus the Tesla K8's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Tesla K8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 350W (Tesla K8). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X	Tesla K8
TDP	250W	100W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	20.6	51.1+148%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 MSRP, while the Tesla K8 launched at $1000. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 70% less ($700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 17.2 (Radeon R9 M295X) vs 5.1 (Tesla K8) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 237.3% better value.