Radeon RX 5300
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Radeon RX 5300

AMD

G3D Mark

7,606

MSRP

$129

AVG Price

$50

May 28 2020
100 Watt
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)

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 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.

Value Upgrade Path

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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 RX 5300

#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
110%
#20
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MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
109%
#21
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MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
107%
#22
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107%
#23
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MSRP: $249|Avg: $209
107%
#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
106%
#25
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106%
#26
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MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
106%
#27
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MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
106%
#28
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MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
105%
#29
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MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
105%
#30
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MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
105%
#31
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104%
#32
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104%
#33
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MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
102%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
100%
#35
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MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
99%
#36
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MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
99%
#37
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99%
#38
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98%
#39
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MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
97%
#40
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MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
97%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
96%
#42
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MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
95%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
94%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
93%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
93%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
91%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
91%
#48
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MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
90%
#49
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MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 5300 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5300 scores 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) architecture (codename: Navi 14), manufactured on a 7 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1408 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 88 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.632 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1645 MHz from a base of 1327 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5300
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score7,606
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationRDNA 1.0 (2019−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameNavi 14
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient7 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1408
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling88
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1645 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1327 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance4.632 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second144.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 4.0 x8
Transistor Count6,400 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#336
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5300 is equipped with 3 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 96-bit memory bus, delivering 168 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5300
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures3 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth96-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate14 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM168 GB/s
L2 Cache1536 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon RX 5300 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5300
FSR Frame GenerationLimited
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.4
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0, decoder: VCN 2.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5300
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors3x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCN 2.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionVCN 2.0
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5300 draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 180mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 75°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5300
TDPPower consumption under load100 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance180mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $129), the Radeon RX 5300 delivers 152 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #336 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5300
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$129
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#336
Release DateMay 28 2020
Release Year2020

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