Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U vs FirePro V8700
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V8700 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V8700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $170 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 32% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 46.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($170) |
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 Ryzen 3 5300U and FirePro V8700
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U 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: 1,546 points.
FirePro V8700
The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U scores 1,546 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,546 | 1,539 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+10% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS+150% | 1.856 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+10% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V8700) — the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U draws 100W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 254mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 60 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5+50% | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The FirePro V8700 costs 32% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the FirePro V8700 offers 46.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | FirePro V8700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-83% | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $170-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 9.1+47% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Cayman |
| Release | May 28 2020 | May 24 2011 |
| Ranking | #336 | #656 |
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