Radeon RX 5300 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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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 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 128.8% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (8 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 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-128.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+128.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 4060 Laptop GPU
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 4060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5300 scores 7,606 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 128.8%. The Radeon RX 5300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2535 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,606 | 17,400+129% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 4352+209% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+376% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 2535 MHz+54% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 88 | 136+55% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 32 MB+2033% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 5300 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5300 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 52.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s | 256 GB/s+52% |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 32 MB+2033% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5300 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5300) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-38% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-46% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 180mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1 | 108.8+43% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Navi 14 | AD106 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #336 | #59 |
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