Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition

2014

Why buy it

✅32.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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50% HIGHER MSRP
$450 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.1 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 11.1 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition

2014

Radeon R9 M395

2015

Why buy it

✅32.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Delivers 48% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.4 vs 11.1 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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50% HIGHER MSRP
$450 MSRPvs$300 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.1 vs 16.4 G3D/$ ($450 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition better than Radeon R9 M395?

Yes. Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 32.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2014 instead of 2015, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is about 50.0% more expensive on MSRP at $450 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 32.3% 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition?

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 250W), and staying closer to $300 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition currently gives you 1.3% higher G3D Mark and 32.3% 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	80 FPS	77 FPS
medium	65 FPS	63 FPS
high	52 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	67 FPS
medium	56 FPS	54 FPS
high	40 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	25 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	134 FPS	84 FPS
medium	108 FPS	58 FPS
high	88 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	81 FPS	48 FPS
medium	59 FPS	28 FPS
high	45 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	32 FPS	16 FPS
medium	23 FPS	10 FPS
high	18 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	6 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	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 R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
1080p
low	139 FPS	129 FPS
medium	113 FPS	105 FPS
high	97 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	97 FPS
medium	85 FPS	80 FPS
high	73 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	57 FPS
medium	47 FPS	44 FPS
high	36 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition and Radeon R9 M395

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon R9 M395 uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 M395).

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
G3D Mark Score	5,000+1%	4,934
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+14%	1792
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	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: 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395) — a 1.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 M395. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	174 GB/s	176 GB/s+1%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 M395's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R9 M395 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition	Radeon R9 M395
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	20.0	65.8+229%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M395 launched at $300. The Radeon R9 M395 costs 33.3% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) vs 16.4 (Radeon R9 M395) — the Radeon R9 M395 offers 47.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M395 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).