Quadro T1000 Max-Q vs Radeon R9 M395

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 T1000 Max-Q

2019

Why buy it

✅20.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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.
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro T1000 Max-Q across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

2019

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅20.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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.
✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro T1000 Max-Q across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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.
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro T1000 Max-Q better than Radeon R9 M395?

Yes. Quadro T1000 Max-Q is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 20.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2015, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro T1000 Max-Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 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?

Quadro T1000 Max-Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro T1000 Max-Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 20.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon R9 M395 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 M395 is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 4,934 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 T1000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro T1000 Max-Q	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	79 FPS	77 FPS
medium	67 FPS	63 FPS
high	55 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	69 FPS	67 FPS
medium	60 FPS	54 FPS
high	43 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	24 FPS
medium	24 FPS	23 FPS
high	15 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro T1000 Max-Q	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	81 FPS	84 FPS
medium	61 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	49 FPS	48 FPS
medium	35 FPS	28 FPS
high	25 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	16 FPS
medium	16 FPS	10 FPS
high	12 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro T1000 Max-Q	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	112 FPS	111 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	56 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro T1000 Max-Q	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	145 FPS	129 FPS
medium	116 FPS	105 FPS
high	97 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	97 FPS
medium	85 FPS	80 FPS
high	71 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	57 FPS
medium	47 FPS	44 FPS
high	37 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro T1000 Max-Q and Radeon R9 M395

Quadro T1000 Max-Q

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 765 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 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 T1000 Max-Q 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 T1000 Max-Q is built on Turing while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	Quadro T1000 Max-Q	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	5,000+1%	4,934
Architecture	Turing	GCN
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1792+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro T1000 Max-Q	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)

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M395 has 2 GB. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro T1000 Max-Q	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro T1000 Max-Q draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 40% difference. The Quadro T1000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro T1000 Max-Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.