
T1000 8GB vs Radeon RX 5300

T1000 8GB
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The T1000 8GB is positioned at rank #94 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T1000 8GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The T1000 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5300.
| Insight | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 653.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+653.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅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 T1000 8GB and Radeon RX 5300

T1000 8GB
The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 points.

Radeon RX 5300
The Radeon RX 5300 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: 7,606 points.
Graphics Performance
The T1000 8GB scores 7,674 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T1000 8GB is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 896 (T1000 8GB) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1395 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,674 | 7,606 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 1408+57% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.5 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+85% |
| Boost Clock | 1395 MHz | 1645 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 88+57% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The T1000 8GB comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The T1000 8GB offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T1000 8GB) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+33% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1.5 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (T1000 8GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The T1000 8GB draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1000 8GB) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 156mm vs 180mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 156mm | 180mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 153.5+102% | 76.1 |
Value Analysis
The T1000 8GB launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 86.8% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (T1000 8GB) vs 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 653% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $129-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $50-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2 | 152.1+653% |
| Codename | TU117 | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #332 | #336 |
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