Radeon RX 6300 vs GeForce GTX 670
Radeon RX 6300
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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 6300 is positioned at rank #14 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 6300
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Radeon RX 6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 670 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6300.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $40 for the Radeon RX 6300, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 101.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 6300 and GeForce GTX 670
Radeon RX 6300
The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.
GeForce GTX 670
The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6300 scores 5,319 and the GeForce GTX 670 reaches 5,361 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6300 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 670 uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670). Raw compute: 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 980 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,319 | 5,361 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1344+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.686 TFLOPS+40% | 2.634 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+145% | 980 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 112+133% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+129% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 670 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 670) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce GTX 670. Bus width: 32-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 670) — the Radeon RX 6300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 64 GB/s | 192 GB/s+200% |
| Bus Width | 32-bit | 256-bit+700% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs NVENC (3rd Gen) (GeForce GTX 670). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (1st Gen).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (3rd Gen) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (1st Gen) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6300 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 670's 170W — a 131.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 6300) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-79% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 160mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 82 C |
| Perf/Watt | 152.0+383% | 31.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 670 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTX 670 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 268.1 (GeForce GTX 670) — the GeForce GTX 670 offers 101.6% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-85% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.0 | 268.1+102% |
| Codename | Navi 24 | GK104 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | May 10 2012 |
| Ranking | #379 | #424 |
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