Tesla K8 vs Radeon RX 5300M
Tesla K8
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Tesla K8 is positioned at rank 208 and the Radeon RX 5300M is on rank 41, so the Radeon RX 5300M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K8
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5300M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5300M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K8 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 5300M.
| Insight | Tesla K8 | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla K8 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Tesla K8 and Radeon RX 5300M
Tesla K8
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
Radeon RX 5300M
The Radeon RX 5300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1445 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,044 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K8 scores 5,111 and the Radeon RX 5300M reaches 5,044 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K8 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 5300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla K8) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300M). Raw compute: 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8) vs 4.069 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300M). Boost clocks: 811 MHz vs 1445 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,111+1% | 5,044 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+9% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.491 TFLOPS | 4.069 TFLOPS+63% |
| Boost Clock | 811 MHz | 1445 MHz+78% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla K8 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300M has 3 GB. The Tesla K8 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Tesla K8) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300M) — the Radeon RX 5300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+33% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K8 draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 5300M's 85W — a 16.2% difference. The Radeon RX 5300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K8) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 85W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 51.1 | 59.3+16% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5300M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon RX 5300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | Navi 14 |
| Release | September 16 2014 | November 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #515 | #442 |
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