Radeon Pro 5300 vs Radeon RX 580X

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

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Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

98%

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Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

97%

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Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

97%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

93%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

91%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

622%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

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Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

94%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

92%

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T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

92%

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Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

92%

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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	Radeon RX 580X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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

The Radeon RX 580X 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 163% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 5300	Radeon RX 580X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+163%)
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

Radeon RX 580X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5300 and Radeon RX 580X

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.

Radeon RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5300 scores 7,125 versus the Radeon RX 580X's 7,495 — the Radeon RX 580X leads by 5.2%. The Radeon Pro 5300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X). Raw compute: 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X). Boost clocks: 1650 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	Radeon RX 580X
G3D Mark Score	7,125	7,495+5%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280	2304+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.224 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1650 MHz+23%	1340 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	144+80%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	Radeon RX 580X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 5300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	Radeon RX 580X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	Radeon RX 580X
DirectX	12.1	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	Radeon RX 580X
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 6.3
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 Radeon RX 580X's 185W — a 74.1% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	Radeon RX 580X
TDP	85W-54%	185W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	83.8+107%	40.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 5300 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580X costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.5 (Radeon Pro 5300) vs 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 162.9% better value. The Radeon Pro 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300	Radeon RX 580X
MSRP	$300	$229-24%
Avg Price (30d)	$150	$60-60%
Performance per Dollar	47.5	124.9+163%
Codename	Navi 14	Polaris 20
Release	August 4 2020	April 11 2018
Ranking	#351	#337