Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs Radeon RX 5300
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5300.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+433.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 580 2048SP, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 19.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 580 2048SP and Radeon RX 5300
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1284 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,633 | 7,606 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.259 TFLOPS+14% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1284 MHz | 1645 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580 2048SP comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+433% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+33% | 168 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+167% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 100W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 180mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 50.9 | 76.1+50% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 19.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $129-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $50-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.2 | 152.1+20% |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | Navi 14 |
| Release | October 15 2018 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #334 | #336 |
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