Radeon Pro 5300M vs Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro 5300M

2019

Why buy it

✅18.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 85W instead of 200W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro 5300M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌135.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 85W.

Radeon Pro 5300M

2019

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

2014

Why buy it

✅18.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 85W instead of 200W, a 115W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro 5300M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌135.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 85W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro 5300M better than Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon Pro 5300M averages 18.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,853 vs 6,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro 5300M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (85W vs 200W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro 5300M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2014 and a 7nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro 5300M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro 5300M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 18.1% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (5,853 vs 6,000). Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is 2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 6,000 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Radeon Pro 5300M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
1080p
low	77 FPS	38 FPS
medium	67 FPS	32 FPS
high	53 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	69 FPS	31 FPS
medium	60 FPS	24 FPS
high	42 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	11 FPS
medium	24 FPS	9 FPS
high	15 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
1080p
low	117 FPS	103 FPS
medium	82 FPS	74 FPS
high	56 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	56 FPS
medium	47 FPS	34 FPS
high	34 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	20 FPS
medium	25 FPS	13 FPS
high	20 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
1080p
low	263 FPS	270 FPS
medium	211 FPS	216 FPS
high	176 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	202 FPS
medium	158 FPS	162 FPS
high	132 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	135 FPS
medium	105 FPS	108 FPS
high	88 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
1080p
low	141 FPS	118 FPS
medium	113 FPS	92 FPS
high	97 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	72 FPS
medium	85 FPS	52 FPS
high	73 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	59 FPS	38 FPS
medium	47 FPS	27 FPS
high	38 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	14 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5300M and Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

Radeon Pro 5300M

The Radeon Pro 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 1250 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,853 points.

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 5300M scores 5,853 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5300M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire uses GCN, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	5,853	6,000+3%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Boost Clock	1250 MHz+39%	900 MHz
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit (Dual).

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit (Dual)+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
DirectX	12.1	12
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	Radeon Pro 5300M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5300M draws 85W versus the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire's 200W — a 80.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.