Radeon RX 780 vs Radeon RX 5300
Radeon RX 780
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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 780 is positioned at rank #296 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 780
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 780 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5300.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $721 for the Radeon RX 780, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1332.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1332.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($721) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 780 and Radeon RX 5300
Radeon RX 780
The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 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 780 scores 7,658 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,658 | 7,606 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+173% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.87 TFLOPS+674% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz+42% | 1645 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+173% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 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 780 | 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 780 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 780 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 168 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 100W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 180mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.5 | 76.1+79% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $721, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 93.1% less ($671 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Radeon RX 780) vs 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 1334.9% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $129-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $721 | $50-93% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.6 | 152.1+1335% |
| Codename | Navi 32 | Navi 14 |
| Release | September 11 2024 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #131 | #336 |
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