Radeon Pro Vega 20 vs R9 M295X

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon R9 M295X with Radeon Pro Vega 20, including specs and performance data.

R9 M295X
2014
0 MB Not Listed, 250 Watt
13.09
+2.7%

R9 M295X outperforms Pro Vega 20 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking392398
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency3.688.95
ArchitectureGCN 3.0 (2014−2019)GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)
GPU code nameAmethystVega 12
Market segmentLaptopMobile workstation
Release date23 November 2014 (10 years ago)14 November 2018 (6 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores20481280
Core clock speed723 MHz815 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1283 MHz
Number of transistors5,000 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology28 nm14 nm
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt100 Watt
Texture fill rate92.54102.6
Floating-point processing power2.961 TFLOPS3.284 TFLOPS
ROPs3232
TMUs12880

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargelarge
Bus supportPCIe 3.0no data
InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeNot ListedHBM2
Maximum RAM amount0 MB4 GB
Memory bus widthNot Listed1024 Bit
Memory clock speedno data740 MHz
Memory bandwidth160.0 GB/s189.4 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

FreeSync+-
HD3D+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
ZeroCore+-
Switchable graphics+-

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectXNot Listed12 (12_1)
Shader Model6.36.3
OpenGL4.44.6
OpenCLNot Listed2.0
Vulkan-1.2.131
Mantle+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

R9 M295X 13.09
+2.7%
Pro Vega 20 12.75

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

R9 M295X 5150
+2.6%
Pro Vega 20 5019

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

R9 M295X 8851
Pro Vega 20 12289
+38.9%

3DMark Vantage Performance

3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280x1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.

R9 M295X 29972
Pro Vega 20 33590
+12.1%

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

R9 M295X 6591
Pro Vega 20 9044
+37.2%

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

R9 M295X 38132
Pro Vega 20 62318
+63.4%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD48
−27.1%
61
+27.1%
4K26
−57.7%
41
+57.7%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Atomic Heart 30−35
+3.2%
30−35
−3.2%
Counter-Strike 2 21−24
+4.5%
21−24
−4.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 24−27
+4%
24−27
−4%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Atomic Heart 30−35
+3.2%
30−35
−3.2%
Battlefield 5 55−60
−34.5%
74
+34.5%
Counter-Strike 2 21−24
+4.5%
21−24
−4.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 24−27
+4%
24−27
−4%
Far Cry 5 40−45
+7.5%
40
−7.5%
Fortnite 70−75
+2.8%
70−75
−2.8%
Forza Horizon 4 50−55
+1.9%
50−55
−1.9%
Forza Horizon 5 30−35
+3%
30−35
−3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 45−50
+2.3%
40−45
−2.3%
Valorant 100−110
+1.9%
100−110
−1.9%

Full HD
High Preset

Atomic Heart 30−35
+3.2%
30−35
−3.2%
Battlefield 5 55−60
−14.5%
63
+14.5%
Counter-Strike 2 21−24
+4.5%
21−24
−4.5%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 170−180
+1.7%
170−180
−1.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 24−27
+4%
24−27
−4%
Dota 2 80−85
−2.4%
85
+2.4%
Far Cry 5 40−45
+16.2%
37
−16.2%
Fortnite 70−75
+2.8%
70−75
−2.8%
Forza Horizon 4 50−55
+1.9%
50−55
−1.9%
Forza Horizon 5 30−35
+3%
30−35
−3%
Grand Theft Auto V 45−50
+2.1%
45−50
−2.1%
Metro Exodus 24−27
+4%
24−27
−4%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 45−50
+2.3%
40−45
−2.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 37
−35.1%
50
+35.1%
Valorant 100−110
+1.9%
100−110
−1.9%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 55−60
−9.1%
60
+9.1%
Counter-Strike 2 21−24
+4.5%
21−24
−4.5%
Cyberpunk 2077 24−27
+4%
24−27
−4%
Dota 2 80−85
+6.4%
78
−6.4%
Far Cry 5 40−45
+16.2%
37
−16.2%
Forza Horizon 4 50−55
+1.9%
50−55
−1.9%
Forza Horizon 5 30−35
+3%
30−35
−3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 45−50
+2.3%
40−45
−2.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 17
−82.4%
31
+82.4%
Valorant 100−110
+1.9%
100−110
−1.9%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Fortnite 70−75
+2.8%
70−75
−2.8%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+14.3%
14−16
−14.3%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 90−95
+2.2%
90−95
−2.2%
Grand Theft Auto V 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Metro Exodus 14−16
+7.1%
14−16
−7.1%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 100−105
+8.7%
90−95
−8.7%
Valorant 130−140
+2.3%
130−140
−2.3%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
+3%
30−35
−3%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
Far Cry 5 27−30
+3.8%
24−27
−3.8%
Forza Horizon 4 30−35
+3.3%
30−33
−3.3%
Forza Horizon 5 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 20−22
+5.3%
18−20
−5.3%

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 27−30
+3.8%
24−27
−3.8%

4K
High Preset

Atomic Heart 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Metro Exodus 8−9
+0%
8−9
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 14
−14.3%
16−18
+14.3%
Valorant 65−70
+3%
65−70
−3%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Dota 2 45−50
+9.8%
41
−9.8%
Far Cry 5 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 21−24
+4.8%
21−24
−4.8%
Forza Horizon 5 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
+9.1%
10−12
−9.1%

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Counter-Strike 2 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%

This is how R9 M295X and Pro Vega 20 compete in popular games:

  • Pro Vega 20 is 27% faster in 1080p
  • Pro Vega 20 is 58% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Far Cry 5, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the R9 M295X is 16% faster.
  • in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the Pro Vega 20 is 82% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • R9 M295X is ahead in 46 tests (69%)
  • Pro Vega 20 is ahead in 7 tests (10%)
  • there's a draw in 14 tests (21%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.09 12.75
Recency 23 November 2014 14 November 2018
Chip lithography 28 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 100 Watt

R9 M295X has a 2.7% higher aggregate performance score.

Pro Vega 20, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 150% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Radeon R9 M295X and Radeon Pro Vega 20.

Be aware that Radeon R9 M295X is a notebook graphics card while Radeon Pro Vega 20 is a mobile workstation one.

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