Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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.

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

2012

Why buy it

✅1.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

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).
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN (2012−2015) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

2012

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅1.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN (2012−2015) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire better than Radeon R9 M395?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire averages 1.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,000 vs 4,934 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

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

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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 HD 7970M Crossfire is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% 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.

When does Radeon R9 M395 make more sense than Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire?

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, lower power draw (75W vs 200W), and staying closer to $300 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire. The trade-off is that Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark and 1.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. 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.

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	77 FPS	77 FPS
medium	63 FPS	63 FPS
high	49 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	67 FPS
medium	54 FPS	54 FPS
high	38 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	24 FPS
medium	23 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	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	89 FPS	84 FPS
medium	61 FPS	58 FPS
high	45 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	50 FPS	48 FPS
medium	30 FPS	28 FPS
high	21 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	17 FPS	16 FPS
medium	11 FPS	10 FPS
high	9 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	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	56 FPS	56 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	129 FPS	129 FPS
medium	105 FPS	105 FPS
high	89 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	97 FPS
medium	81 FPS	80 FPS
high	69 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	57 FPS	57 FPS
medium	45 FPS	44 FPS
high	35 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 Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire and Radeon R9 M395

Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire

The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2012. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 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 Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire 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 Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire is built on GCN while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	5,000+1%	4,934
Architecture	GCN	GCN
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	Radeon R9 M395
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 153.6 GB/s x2 (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) — a 14.6% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	153.6 GB/s x2	176 GB/s+15%
Bus Width	256-bit x2	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire draws 200W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M Crossfire) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.