Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U vs GeForce 940MX
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 GeForce 940MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U uses modern memory architecture. 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 GeForce 940MX 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 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 940MX.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 940MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 388% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+388%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅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 Ryzen 3 5300U and GeForce 940MX
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.
GeForce 940MX
The GeForce 940MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,509 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U scores 1,546 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 861 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,546+2% | 1,509 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+175% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS+425% | 0.8817 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz+91% | 861 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 88+175% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940MX) — the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U draws 100W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 125.2% difference. The GeForce 940MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 23W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5 | 65.6+323% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce 940MX costs 80% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the GeForce 940MX offers 387.1% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | $100-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $50-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 30.2+387% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GM107 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #336 | #764 |
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