CPU
GPU
L2
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Radeon RX 6300
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The L2 is positioned at rank 254 and the Radeon RX 6300 is on rank 14, so the Radeon RX 6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar L2
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6300.
| Insight | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $1,500 for the L2, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3548.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3548.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L2 and Radeon RX 6300
L2
The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.
Radeon RX 6300
The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.
Graphics Performance
The L2 scores 5,467 and the Radeon RX 6300 reaches 5,319 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L2 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 11,776 (L2) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300). Raw compute: 59.35 TFLOPS (L2) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 92 RT cores (L2) vs 12 (Radeon RX 6300) with 368 Tensor cores.
| Feature | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,467+3% | 5,319 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 11776+1433% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 59.35 TFLOPS+1510% | 3.686 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+5% | 2400 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 368+667% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 11.5 MB+4500% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+9500% | 1 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 92+667% | 12 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The L2 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 32-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L2) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+300% | 32-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+9500% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (L2) vs 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L2) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 3.0.
| Feature | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The L2 draws 275W versus the Radeon RX 6300's 35W — a 154.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (L2) vs 300W (Radeon RX 6300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 35W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 160mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.9 | 152.0+664% |
Value Analysis
The L2 launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 97.3% less ($1460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.6 (L2) vs 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 3594.4% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | L2 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | $60-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $40-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.6 | 133.0+3594% |
| Codename | AD102 | Navi 24 |
| Release | November 16 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #189 | #379 |
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