Radeon RX 580X vs Radeon Pro 5300

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5300

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Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

98%

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Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

97%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

97%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

93%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

91%

#49

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

622%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

100%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

94%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

92%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

92%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

92%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5300.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%)
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 (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the Radeon Pro 5300, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 163% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+163%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580X and Radeon Pro 5300

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.

Radeon Pro 5300

The Radeon Pro 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 580X scores 7,495 versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 7,125 — the Radeon RX 580X leads by 5.2%. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
G3D Mark Score	7,495+5%	7,125
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+80%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.175 TFLOPS+46%	4.224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1340 MHz	1650 MHz+23%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144+80%	80
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
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 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5300 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5300).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the Radeon Pro 5300's 85W — a 74.1% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
TDP	185W	85W-54%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	40.5	83.8+107%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Pro 5300 launched at $300 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 580X costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 47.5 (Radeon Pro 5300) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 162.9% better value. The Radeon Pro 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP	$229-24%	$300
Avg Price (30d)	$60-60%	$150
Performance per Dollar	124.9+163%	47.5
Codename	Polaris 20	Navi 14
Release	April 11 2018	August 4 2020
Ranking	#337	#351