
Radeon Pro 5300 vs GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

Radeon Pro 5300
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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 Radeon Pro 5300 is positioned at rank 64 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is on rank 48, so the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
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 980 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. 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 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro 5300.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5300 | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pro 5300 and GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

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 980 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 5300 scores 7,125 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) reaches 7,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300 | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,125 | 7,366+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2048+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.224 TFLOPS | 4.358 TFLOPS+3% |
| Boost Clock | 1650 MHz+36% | 1216 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300 | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300 | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300 | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300 | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (2nd Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5300 draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 100W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300 | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-15% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 83.8+14% | 73.7 |
Value Analysis
Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.5 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 49.1 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers 3.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300 | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.5 | 49.1+3% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GM204 |
| Release | August 4 2020 | September 21 2015 |
| Ranking | #351 | #314 |
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