GeForce RTX 2050 vs Radeon RX 5300
GeForce RTX 2050
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the GeForce RTX 2050, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 195.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+195.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 and Radeon RX 5300
GeForce RTX 2050
The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.
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 scores 7,714 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,714+1% | 7,606 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944+109% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS+117% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+4% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+109% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2050 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 | 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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The GeForce RTX 2050 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300. Bus width: 64-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | 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 | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050) 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 | 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) 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) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | 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 draws 215W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 73% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 180mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 100W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 180mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.9 | 76.1+112% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 195.9% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $129-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $50-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.4 | 152.1+196% |
| Codename | TU104 | Navi 14 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #94 | #336 |
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