Radeon Pro W5500X vs Radeon Pro 5300
Radeon Pro W5500X
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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 W5500X is positioned at rank 124 and the Radeon Pro 5300 is on rank 64, so the Radeon Pro 5300 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 W5500X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro W5500X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $500 for the Radeon Pro W5500X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 223.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+223.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 W5500X and Radeon Pro 5300
Radeon Pro W5500X
The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 and the Radeon Pro 5300 reaches 7,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,351+3% | 7,125 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.398 TFLOPS+28% | 4.224 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1757 MHz+6% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W5500X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5300 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 5+25% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 85W — a 38.1% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 85W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 58.8 | 83.8+43% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Pro 5300 launched at $300 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro 5300 costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 47.5 (Radeon Pro 5300) — the Radeon Pro 5300 offers 223.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500X | Radeon Pro 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $300-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $150-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 47.5+223% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Navi 14 |
| Release | December 11 2019 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #345 | #351 |
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