Radeon Pro 5300M 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 5300M is positioned at rank #18 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 5300M

#3

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

252%

#18

Radeon Pro 5300M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

76%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

68%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 5300M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5300M 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 71.9% 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 5300M.

Insight	Radeon Pro 5300M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-71.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+71.9%)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

Radeon Pro 5300M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon Pro 5300M

The Radeon Pro 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,853 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 5300M scores 5,853 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 71.9%. The Radeon Pro 5300M 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 5300M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	5,853	10,064+72%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.2 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+177%
Boost Clock	1250 MHz	1733 MHz+39%
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 5300M	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 5300M 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 5300M	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 5300M) 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 5300M	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 5300M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

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

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Power & Dimensions

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