Radeon RX 5500M
VS
Radeon Pro 5300M

Radeon RX 5500M vs Radeon Pro 5300M

AMD

Radeon RX 5500M

2019Core: 1375 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 5300M

2019Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1250 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon RX 5500M is positioned at rank 46 and the Radeon Pro 5300M is on rank 18, so the Radeon Pro 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 5500M

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
97%
#36
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
182%
#38
165%
#39
165%
#43
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
150%
#44
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
149%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
100%
#48
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
99%
#49
GeForce 610M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
98%
#50
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75
98%
#53
GeForce GTX 980M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
95%
#54
GeForce GTX 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
94%
#58
GeForce 770M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5300M

#3
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
252%
#18
Radeon Pro 5300M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#26
RTX A400
MSRP: $135|Avg: $135
76%
#29
Radeon Pro 5500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $100
68%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
63%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5300M.

InsightRadeon RX 5500MRadeon Pro 5300M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5500M 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 5500M and Radeon Pro 5300M

AMD

Radeon RX 5500M

The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro 5300M

The Radeon Pro 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 1250 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,853 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500M scores 5,954 and the Radeon Pro 5300M reaches 5,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300M). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300M). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MRadeon Pro 5300M
G3D Mark Score
5,954+2%
5,853
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
7 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1408+10%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.632 TFLOPS+45%
3.2 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1645 MHz+32%
1250 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
88+10%
80
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MRadeon Pro 5300M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MRadeon Pro 5300M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MRadeon Pro 5300M
DirectX
12
12.1
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300M). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500M) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5300M).

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MRadeon Pro 5300M
Encoder
VCN 2.0
VCN 2.0
Decoder
VCN 2.0
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500M draws 85W versus the Radeon Pro 5300M's 85W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 5500M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon RX 5500MRadeon Pro 5300M
TDP
85W
85W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
70.0+2%
68.9