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.

Quadro

1999

Why buy it

✅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

❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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233.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 228.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN (2012−2015) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro

1999

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅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

✅Costs $700 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 228.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 5.0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN (2012−2015) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 1999-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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233.3% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro better than Radeon R9 M395?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,000 vs 4,934 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

Quadro is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Quadro is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro is about 233.3% more expensive on MSRP at $1,000 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 M395 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon R9 M395 make more sense than Quadro?

Yes. Radeon R9 M395 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 and staying closer to $300 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro. The trade-off is that Quadro currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 M395 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

Quadro Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	19 FPS	98 FPS
medium	12 FPS	81 FPS
high	7 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	13 FPS	84 FPS
medium	7 FPS	69 FPS
high	3 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	27 FPS
medium	3 FPS	26 FPS
high	2 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	14 FPS

Open Quadro Open Radeon R9 M395

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	29 FPS	89 FPS
medium	13 FPS	61 FPS
high	9 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	51 FPS
medium	4 FPS	29 FPS
high	3 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	17 FPS
medium	1 FPS	11 FPS
high	1 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	6 FPS

Open Quadro Open Radeon R9 M395

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro	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	169 FPS	167 FPS
medium	135 FPS	133 FPS
high	112 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	83 FPS
4K
low	105 FPS	111 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	69 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	56 FPS

Open Quadro Open Radeon R9 M395

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	138 FPS	129 FPS
medium	109 FPS	105 FPS
high	76 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	81 FPS	97 FPS
medium	60 FPS	80 FPS
high	46 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	57 FPS
medium	30 FPS	44 FPS
high	23 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	26 FPS

Open Quadro Open Radeon R9 M395

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro and Radeon R9 M395

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 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 Quadro scores 5,000 and the Radeon R9 M395 reaches 4,934 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro is built on Celsius while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on 220 nm vs 28 nm.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	5,000+1%	4,934
Architecture	Celsius	GCN
Process Node	220 nm	28 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Quadro) vs UVD (Radeon R9 M395). Decoder: MPEG-2 Acceleration vs VCE. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (Quadro) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
Encoder	None	UVD
Decoder	MPEG-2 Acceleration	VCE
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Quadro	Radeon R9 M395
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	66.7+1%	65.8

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Value Analysis

The Quadro launched at $1000 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300. The Radeon R9 M395 costs 70% less ($700 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.0 (Quadro) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the Radeon R9 M395 offers 228% better value. The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 1999).