Radeon RX 5300 vs Radeon RX 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
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $60 for the Radeon RX 580X, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 21.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 RX 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 RX 580X
The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5300 scores 7,606 and the Radeon RX 580X reaches 7,495 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 Radeon RX 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1340 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,606+1% | 7,495 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2304+64% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS | 6.175 TFLOPS+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz+23% | 1340 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 RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 580X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580X 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 (Radeon RX 580X) — a 52.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 580X. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580X) — the Radeon RX 580X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 8 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s | 256 GB/s+52% |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 256-bit+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (FL 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 RX 580X). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5300 draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 580X's 185W — a 59.6% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5300) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 180mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-46% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 180mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 76.1+88% | 40.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) vs 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 21.8% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300 | Radeon RX 580X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129-44% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-17% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 152.1+22% | 124.9 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #336 | #337 |
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