Radeon RX 5300 vs Radeon Pro 580X
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 Radeon Pro 580X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 580X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) |
| 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 $200 for the Radeon Pro 580X, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 303.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+303.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 Radeon Pro 580X
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.
Radeon Pro 580X
The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5300 scores 7,606 and the Radeon Pro 580X reaches 7,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,606 | 7,540 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2304+64% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS | 5.53 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz+37% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88 | 144+64% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5300 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 580X has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 580X offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580X) — the Radeon Pro 580X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| 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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5300 draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5300) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 180mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1+51% | 50.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 75% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 37.7 (Radeon Pro 580X) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 303.4% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-79% | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-75% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 152.1+303% | 37.7 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | March 18 2019 |
| Ranking | #336 | #339 |
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