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Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
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Radeon R9 M370X
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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 Radeon R9 M370X
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 Radeon R9 M370X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M370X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 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 | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M370X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 153.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+153.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 Radeon R9 M370X
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.
Radeon R9 M370X
The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U scores 1,546 and the Radeon R9 M370X reaches 1,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M370X uses GCN 1.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M370X).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,546 | 1,570+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+120% | 640 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M370X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M370X's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M370X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M370X). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5 | 20.9+35% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300 and now averages $100. The Radeon R9 M370X costs 60% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.2 (Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U) vs 15.7 (Radeon R9 M370X) — the Radeon R9 M370X offers 153.2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U | Radeon R9 M370X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-17% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $100-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.2 | 15.7+153% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Cape Verde |
| Release | May 28 2020 | May 19 2015 |
| Ranking | #336 | #758 |
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