Radeon RX 6500M vs Radeon RX 5300
Radeon RX 6500M
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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 6500M is positioned at rank #73 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 6500M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ 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 5300 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 6500M and Radeon RX 5300
Radeon RX 6500M
The Radeon RX 6500M 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 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,443 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 6500M scores 7,443 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6500M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 4.915 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,443 | 7,606+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1408+38% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.915 TFLOPS+6% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+46% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 88+38% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500M 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 RX 5300 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 6500M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 5300. Bus width: 64-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 168 GB/s+17% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 96-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6500M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon RX 6500M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500M draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 6500M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: Mobile vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 180mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 148.9+96% | 76.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6500M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500M | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Navi 24 | Navi 14 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #341 | #336 |
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