Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U vs GeForce RTX 2060
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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 812.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-812.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+812.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 52% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1802% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1802%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U scores 1,546 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 812.9%. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,546 | 14,114+813% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 1920+36% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+39% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 1680 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 88 | 120+36% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-38% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5 | 88.2+469% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 52% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1796.8% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-28% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $120-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 117.6+1797% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | TU106 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #336 | #168 |
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