Radeon RX 5300M vs Radeon R9 M395X

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon RX 5300M is positioned at rank 41 and the Radeon R9 M395X is on rank 391, so the Radeon RX 5300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

92%

#31

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

172%

#33

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

156%

#34

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

156%

#38

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

142%

#39

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

141%

#41

Radeon RX 5300M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

93%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

92%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

90%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M395X

#381

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1273%

#383

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1154%

#384

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1151%

#388

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1046%

#389

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1039%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

100%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

99%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

99%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Radeon R9 M395X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M395X 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 5300M.

Insight	Radeon RX 5300M	Radeon R9 M395X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M395X 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.

Radeon RX 5300M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M395X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5300M and Radeon R9 M395X

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.

Radeon R9 M395X

The Radeon R9 M395X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,120 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5300M scores 5,044 and the Radeon R9 M395X reaches 5,120 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5300M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M395X uses GCN 3.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M395X). Raw compute: 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M395X).

Feature	Radeon RX 5300M	Radeon R9 M395X
G3D Mark Score	5,044	5,120+2%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408	2048+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.069 TFLOPS+37%	2.961 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	88	128+45%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5300M	Radeon R9 M395X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5300M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M395X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M395X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 160 GB/s (Radeon R9 M395X) — a 5% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300M. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M395X) — the Radeon RX 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5300M	Radeon R9 M395X
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s+5%	160 GB/s
Bus Width	96-bit	256-bit+167%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5300M draws 85W versus the Radeon R9 M395X's 75W — a 12.5% difference. The Radeon R9 M395X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5300M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.