Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U vs GeForce RTX 4060
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 RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1164.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1164.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1164.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $250), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 957.2% better value per dollar than the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+957.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($250) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) |
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 4060
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 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U scores 1,546 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 1164.4%. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,546 | 19,548+1164% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 3072+118% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+226% |
| Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 2460 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 88 | 96+9% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 24 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 Ryzen 3 5300U lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| 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 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 24 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 14% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-13% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 73°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5 | 170.0+997% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U costs 16.4% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 954.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-16% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250-16% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 65.4+955% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | AD107 |
| Release | May 28 2020 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #336 | #84 |
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