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.

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 102.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 M395: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 M395 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 102.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 M395: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 M395 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.4 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1630 better than Radeon R9 M395?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1630 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,992 vs 4,934 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1630 is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon R9 M395 is a 2015 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce GTX 1630 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2015, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce GTX 1630 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $150 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1630 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1630 is about $150 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 1.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $150 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon R9 M395 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R9 M395 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 $300 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1630 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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.

GeForce GTX 1630 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	51 FPS	77 FPS
medium	34 FPS	63 FPS
high	26 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	67 FPS
medium	22 FPS	54 FPS
high	14 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	24 FPS
medium	12 FPS	23 FPS
high	8 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1630 Open Radeon R9 M395

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	171 FPS	84 FPS
medium	142 FPS	58 FPS
high	107 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	48 FPS
medium	86 FPS	28 FPS
high	68 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	16 FPS
medium	50 FPS	10 FPS
high	40 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	6 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1630 Open Radeon R9 M395

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	225 FPS	222 FPS
medium	180 FPS	178 FPS
high	150 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	168 FPS	167 FPS
medium	135 FPS	133 FPS
high	112 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	111 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	56 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1630 Open Radeon R9 M395

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	225 FPS	129 FPS
medium	180 FPS	105 FPS
high	150 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	168 FPS	97 FPS
medium	135 FPS	80 FPS
high	112 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	57 FPS
medium	72 FPS	44 FPS
high	63 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	26 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1630 Open Radeon R9 M395

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1630 and Radeon R9 M395

GeForce GTX 1630

The GeForce GTX 1630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,992 points.

Radeon R9 M395

The Radeon R9 M395 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 834 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,934 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1630 is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	4,992+1%	4,934
Architecture	Turing	GCN
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	1792+250%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1630 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 M395 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1630 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M395 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) — a 83.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	176 GB/s+83%
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 12 (FL12_0) (Radeon R9 M395). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (FL12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630) vs UVD (Radeon R9 M395). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	UVD
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	VCE
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon R9 M395
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	Mobile
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C-20%	75°C
Perf/Watt	66.6+1%	65.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300. The GeForce GTX 1630 costs 50% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.3 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the GeForce GTX 1630 offers 103% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).