
Radeon RX 5300M vs GeForce GTX 1050

Radeon RX 5300M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon RX 5300M is positioned at rank #41 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5300M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5300M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5300M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5300M | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5300M 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 5300M and GeForce GTX 1050

Radeon RX 5300M
The Radeon RX 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1445 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,044 points.

GeForce GTX 1050
The GeForce GTX 1050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,033 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5300M scores 5,044 and the GeForce GTX 1050 reaches 5,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5300M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050). Raw compute: 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050). Boost clocks: 1445 MHz vs 1392 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300M | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,044 | 5,033 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+120% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.069 TFLOPS+119% | 1.862 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1445 MHz+4% | 1392 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+120% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300M | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5300M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1050 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 5300M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300M. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050) — the Radeon RX 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300M | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 168 GB/s+50% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5300M draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 1050's 60W — a 34.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300M | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W | 60W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 83.9+41% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5300M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5300M | GeForce GTX 1050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $110 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $45 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GP107 |
| Release | November 13 2019 | October 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #442 | #443 |
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