Radeon HD 6300M
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Radeon HD 6300M

AMD

G3D Mark

144

December 1 2011
186 Watt
TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)

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 Radeon HD 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 144 points. Launch price was $180.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 6300M is positioned at rank #332 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6300M

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
7556%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
7259%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
7175%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
7163%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
7148%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
7107%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
7018%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
6992%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
6927%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
6908%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
6825%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
6810%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
6688%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
6683%
#317
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
8333%
#332
Radeon HD 6300M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#334
Radeon X1650 Pro
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
89%
#335
RADEON X550
MSRP: $60|Avg: $10
89%
#337
Radeon HD 8350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $39
85%
#339
Radeon X1950 GT
MSRP: $140|Avg: $49
79%
#340
GeForce 6600 GT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $50
75%
#341
RADEON X600 PRO
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
71%
#342
Radeon X1600 Pro
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
69%
#343
RADEON X300SE
MSRP: $60|Avg: $60
66%
#345
RADEON X800 GTO
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
60%
#346
Radeon X1600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
60%
#347
Radeon X1300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $49
60%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon HD 6300M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6300M scores 144 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the TeraScale 3 (2010−2013) architecture (codename: Cayman), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.92 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6300M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score144
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTeraScale 3 (2010−2013)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameCayman
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1280
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling80
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency750 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.92 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second60.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationIGP
Transistor Count2,640 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#598
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6300M is equipped with 0.5 GB of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6300M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationShared
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidthSystem
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMSystem
L1 Cache320 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon HD 6300M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6300M
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6300M draws 186 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6300M
TDPPower consumption under load186 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type1x 6-pin
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Value Analysis

It holds Rank #332 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #598 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon HD 6300M
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#332
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#598
Release DateDecember 1 2011
Release Year2011

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