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Radeon Pro 5300M
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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. 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5300M is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). 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 680 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 5300M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 680.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5300M | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (256mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro 5300M 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 Pro 5300M and GeForce GTX 680
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 680
The GeForce GTX 680 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1058 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 195W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,609 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 5300M scores 5,853 and the GeForce GTX 680 reaches 5,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5300M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 680 uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680). Raw compute: 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 3.25 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1058 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300M | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,853+4% | 5,609 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.2 TFLOPS | 3.25 TFLOPS+2% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz+18% | 1058 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300M | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680) — the Radeon Pro 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300M | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (GeForce GTX 680). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300M | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 680). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 680).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300M | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | PureVideo VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5300M draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 680's 195W — a 78.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 680). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300M | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-56% | 195W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 256mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 98°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9+139% | 28.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5300M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5300M | GeForce GTX 680 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GK104 |
| Release | November 13 2019 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #403 | #410 |
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