Radeon Pro 5300M vs RTX A400

AMD

Radeon Pro 5300M

2019Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1250 MHz

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NVIDIA

RTX A400

2024Core: 727 MHzBoost: 1762 MHz

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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.

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

  • 49.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

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 44.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $135 MSRP).
  • 70% higher power demand at 85W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($135 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 50W instead of 85W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro 5300M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Quick Answers

So, is RTX A400 better than Radeon Pro 5300M?
Yes. RTX A400 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 2.2% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
RTX A400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2019 and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
RTX A400 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. RTX A400 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $135 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Pro 5300M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Pro 5300M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if RTX A400 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
1080p
low77 FPS36 FPS
medium67 FPS25 FPS
high53 FPS18 FPS
ultra35 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low69 FPS29 FPS
medium60 FPS18 FPS
high42 FPS10 FPS
ultra27 FPS5 FPS
4K
low25 FPS10 FPS
medium24 FPS7 FPS
high15 FPS4 FPS
ultra13 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
1080p
low117 FPS73 FPS
medium82 FPS48 FPS
high56 FPS32 FPS
ultra37 FPS22 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS46 FPS
medium47 FPS25 FPS
high34 FPS19 FPS
ultra25 FPS14 FPS
4K
low37 FPS23 FPS
medium25 FPS14 FPS
high20 FPS11 FPS
ultra14 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
1080p
low263 FPS269 FPS
medium211 FPS215 FPS
high176 FPS179 FPS
ultra132 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low198 FPS202 FPS
medium158 FPS162 FPS
high132 FPS135 FPS
ultra99 FPS101 FPS
4K
low132 FPS126 FPS
medium105 FPS108 FPS
high88 FPS78 FPS
ultra62 FPS55 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
1080p
low141 FPS147 FPS
medium113 FPS117 FPS
high97 FPS99 FPS
ultra80 FPS79 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS108 FPS
medium85 FPS87 FPS
high73 FPS74 FPS
ultra59 FPS58 FPS
4K
low59 FPS63 FPS
medium47 FPS50 FPS
high38 FPS40 FPS
ultra29 FPS29 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 5300M and RTX A400

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 5300M scores 5,853 and the RTX A400 reaches 5,983 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 5300M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1762 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
G3D Mark Score
5,853
5,983+2%
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Ampere
Process Node
7 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1280+67%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.2 TFLOPS+18%
2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1250 MHz
1762 MHz+41%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
80+233%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A400 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 5300M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 5300M draws 85W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 51.9% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5300M) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
TDP
85W
50W-41%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
68.9
119.7+74%
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Value Analysis

The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon Pro 5300MRTX A400
MSRP
$135
Codename
Navi 14
GA107
Release
November 13 2019
April 16 2024
Ranking
#403
#397