Radeon RX 6300 vs Radeon Pro Vega 20
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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 20.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6300 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 6300 and Radeon Pro Vega 20
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.
Radeon Pro Vega 20
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6300 scores 5,319 and the Radeon Pro Vega 20 reaches 5,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6300 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses GCN 5.0, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Raw compute: 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1283 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,319+3% | 5,169 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1280+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.686 TFLOPS+12% | 3.284 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+87% | 1283 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 80+67% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 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 Radeon Pro Vega 20 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6300 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 6300 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 32-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 32-bit | 128-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 7.0.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6300 draws 35W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 20's 100W — a 96.3% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 6300) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W-65% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 160mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 152.0+194% | 51.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 20) — the Radeon Pro Vega 20 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6300 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 133.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Navi 24 | Vega 12 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | November 14 2018 |
| Ranking | #379 | #435 |
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