GeForce PCX 5300
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
6
MSRP
$60
AVG Price
$15
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The GeForce PCX 5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6 points. Launch price was $1,999.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce PCX 5300
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce PCX 5300 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Final Fantasy XIV
Garry's Mod
Grand Theft Auto V
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Monster Hunter Wilds
Palworld
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce PCX 5300 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce PCX 5300 scores 6 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Current Gen generation graphics card. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) architecture (codename: GB202), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 21760 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 680 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 176 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 104.8 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2407 MHz from a base of 2017 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 6 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GB202 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 21760 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 680 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 176 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2407 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 2017 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 104.8 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 1,636.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 1.1 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 92,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #3 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce PCX 5300 is equipped with 0.125 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.125 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0a, Vulkan None, OpenGL 1.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 9.0a |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | None |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 1.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | None |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: None— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors | 1x |
| S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | None |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | None |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce PCX 5300 draws 575 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 168mm long, 100mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 70 under load.
| Specification | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 575 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 168mm |
| Card Height | 100mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 0g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 70 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $60). Overall performance ranking position: #3 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce PCX 5300 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $15 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #3 |
| Release Date | January 30 2025 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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| ROPs | 176 |
| TMUs | 680 |
| Vram | 0.125 GB |
| L1 Cache | 21.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB |
| Core Clock | 2017 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2407 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Tensor Cores | 680 |
| Shading Units | 21760 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown |
| Memory Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Transistor Count | 92,200 million |
| Frame Generation | NVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 170 |
| Texture Fill Rate | 1,636.8 |
| Manufacturing Process | 5 nm |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 575 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 104.8 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | GB202 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) |
| Launch Price | $1,999 |
| Release Date | January 30 2025 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 3 |
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