Radeon Pro 5300 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 Radeon Pro 5300 is positioned at rank #64 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5300

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

98%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

97%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

97%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

93%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

91%

#49

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

622%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

94%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

92%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

92%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

92%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 5300 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 41.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5300.

Insight	Radeon Pro 5300	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+41.2%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the Radeon Pro 5300, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 253.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 5300	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+253.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

Radeon Pro 5300 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5300 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro 5300

The Radeon Pro 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,125 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5300 scores 7,125 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 41.2%. The Radeon Pro 5300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	7,125	10,064+41%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.224 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+110%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz	1733 MHz+5%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 5300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5300 draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 71.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	85W-53%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	83.8+50%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 5300 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.5 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 253.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).