Radeon HD 6300M vs Radeon R5 220
Radeon HD 6300M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 6300M is positioned at rank 332 and the Radeon R5 220 is on rank 252, so the Radeon R5 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6300M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 220
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6300M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6300M | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 220 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 Radeon HD 6300M and Radeon R5 220
Radeon HD 6300M
The Radeon HD 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points. Launch price was $180.
Radeon R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6300M scores 144 and the Radeon R5 220 reaches 147 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6300M is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon R5 220 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 2,560 (Radeon R5 220). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 144 | 147+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2560+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS | 4.849 TFLOPS+153% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 160+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 640 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6300M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 220 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6300M draws 186W versus the Radeon R5 220's 275W — a 38.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6300M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 220). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-32% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+60% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6300M | Radeon R5 220 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $35 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | Cayman | Hawaii |
| Release | December 1 2011 | November 5 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #316 |
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