Radeon RX 5300 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 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 RX 5300 and GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5300 scores 7,606 and the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile reaches 7,717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300) vs 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1477 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,606 | 7,717+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2048+45% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS | 6.05 TFLOPS+31% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz+11% | 1477 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+38% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 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 Mobile) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300. Bus width: 96-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). 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 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile). 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 Mobile).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile's 45W — a 75.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5300) vs 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 45W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 180mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1 | 171.5+125% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GA107 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #336 | #349 |
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