Radeon RX 6300M vs Radeon R9 285

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 6300M is positioned at rank #98 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon RX 6300M

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#88

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

254%

#90

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

230%

#91

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

229%

#95

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

209%

#96

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

207%

#98

Radeon RX 6300M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

99%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

97%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

95%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 6300M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon RX 6300M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 285 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6300M.

Insight	Radeon RX 6300M	Radeon R9 285
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 285 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.

Radeon RX 6300M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 285 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6300M and Radeon R9 285

Radeon RX 6300M

The Radeon RX 6300M 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: 6,421 points.

Radeon R9 285

The Radeon R9 285 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6300M scores 6,421 and the Radeon R9 285 reaches 6,680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6300M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon R9 285 uses GCN 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285). Raw compute: 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	Radeon R9 285
G3D Mark Score	6,421	6,680+4%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1792+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.686 TFLOPS+12%	3.29 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	112+133%
L1 Cache	256 KB	448 KB+75%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300M 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 R9 285 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	Radeon R9 285
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 176 GB/s (Radeon R9 285) — a 175% advantage for the Radeon R9 285. Bus width: 32-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285) — the Radeon RX 6300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	Radeon R9 285
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	64 GB/s	176 GB/s+175%
Bus Width	32-bit	256-bit+700%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 285). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	Radeon R9 285
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: Navi 24 Media vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6300M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	Radeon R9 285
Encoder	—	VCE 3.0
Decoder	Navi 24 Media	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6300M draws 35W versus the Radeon R9 285's 190W — a 137.8% difference. The Radeon RX 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 65°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	Radeon R9 285
TDP	35W-82%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Length	—	221mm
Height	—	109mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	65°C-7%
Perf/Watt	183.5+421%	35.2