GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs Radeon RX 5300
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is positioned at rank #316 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5300.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile and Radeon RX 5300
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.
Radeon RX 5300
The Radeon RX 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,606 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile scores 7,717 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1477 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,717+1% | 7,606 |
| Architecture | Ampere | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.05 TFLOPS+31% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1477 MHz | 1645 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 88+38% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 5300 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300. Bus width: 64-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 168 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 96-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP11 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile draws 45W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 180mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-55% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 180mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 171.5+125% | 76.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GA107 | Navi 14 |
| Release | December 17 2021 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #349 | #336 |
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