Radeon Pro 5300M vs Radeon HD 7990

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5300M

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100%

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Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 5300M is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). 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 Radeon HD 7990 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 5.2% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7990.

Insight	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon HD 7990
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 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.

Radeon Pro 5300M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5300M and Radeon HD 7990

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.

Radeon HD 7990

The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5300M scores 5,853 versus the Radeon HD 7990's 5,566 — the Radeon Pro 5300M leads by 5.2%. The Radeon Pro 5300M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon HD 7990
G3D Mark Score	5,853+5%	5,566
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048 ×2+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.2 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+28%
Boost Clock	1250 MHz+25%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	80	128 ×2+60%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon HD 7990
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 5300M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 has 3 GB. The Radeon Pro 5300M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) — the Radeon Pro 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon HD 7990
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit x2+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7990). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon HD 7990
DirectX	12.1	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7990). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7990).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon HD 7990
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 3.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5300M draws 85W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 126.1% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon HD 7990
TDP	85W-77%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	68.9+366%	14.8