Radeon R9 M370X vs Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Radeon R9 M370X
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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 R9 M370X is positioned at rank #471 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M370X
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 M370X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M370X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M370X | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M370X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 153.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M370X | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+153.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 R9 M370X and Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Radeon R9 M370X
The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,546 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 M370X scores 1,570 and the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U reaches 1,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M370X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,570+2% | 1,546 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1408+120% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M370X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M370X draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M370X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.9+35% | 15.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon R9 M370X costs 60% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) vs 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) — the Radeon R9 M370X offers 153.2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M370X | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $250-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-60% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+153% | 6.2 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 19 2015 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #758 | #336 |
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