Radeon RX 5300 vs GeForce RTX 2050
Radeon RX 5300
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 RX 5300.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the GeForce RTX 2050, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 195.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+195.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 RX 5300 and GeForce RTX 2050
Radeon RX 5300
The Radeon RX 5300 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: 7,606 points.
GeForce RTX 2050
The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5300 scores 7,606 and the GeForce RTX 2050 reaches 7,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2050 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1710 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,606 | 7,714+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2944+109% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS | 10.07 TFLOPS+117% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 1710 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 88 | 184+109% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 4 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5300 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2050 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2050 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s+50% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 96-bit+50% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 4 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 8.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | PureVideo HD VP11 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5300 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2050's 215W — a 73% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5300) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 2050). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-53% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 180mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1+112% | 35.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 195.9% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-14% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 152.1+196% | 51.4 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | TU104 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #336 | #94 |
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