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Radeon R5 220
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Radeon HD 6300M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R5 220 is positioned at rank 252 and the Radeon HD 6300M is on rank 332, so the Radeon R5 220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 220
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 220 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6300M.
| Insight | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 220 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 R5 220 and Radeon HD 6300M
Radeon R5 220
The Radeon R5 220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 147 points. Launch price was $399.
Radeon HD 6300M
The Radeon HD 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 220 scores 147 and the Radeon HD 6300M reaches 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 220 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6300M uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R5 220) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6300M). Raw compute: 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 220) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6300M).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 147+2% | 144 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+100% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.849 TFLOPS+153% | 1.92 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+100% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+100% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 220 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6300M has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 220 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R5 220) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6300M) — the Radeon R5 220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 220 draws 275W versus the Radeon HD 6300M's 186W — a 38.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 220) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6300M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 186W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 0.8+60% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 220 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R5 220 | Radeon HD 6300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Hawaii | Cayman |
| Release | November 5 2013 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #316 | #598 |
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