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 W5500X

2019

Why buy it

✅26.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5300 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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364.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 125W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $470 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 380.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 125W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5500X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro W5500X

2019

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅26.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 3 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $470 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 380.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 125W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 5300 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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364.3% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌25% higher power demand at 125W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5500X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5300 better than Radeon Pro W5500X?

Yes. Radeon RX 5300 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 3.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 5300 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2019 and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) 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?

Radeon RX 5300 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 5300 is about $470 cheaper on MSRP at $129 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 380.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro W5500X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500X 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 $599 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 5300 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.

Radeon Pro W5500X Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	107 FPS	89 FPS
medium	91 FPS	79 FPS
high	79 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	94 FPS	79 FPS
medium	78 FPS	68 FPS
high	61 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	39 FPS	39 FPS
medium	35 FPS	36 FPS
high	22 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	137 FPS	122 FPS
medium	105 FPS	91 FPS
high	75 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	81 FPS
medium	63 FPS	55 FPS
high	47 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	36 FPS
medium	32 FPS	26 FPS
high	26 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	331 FPS	342 FPS
medium	265 FPS	274 FPS
high	221 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	248 FPS	257 FPS
medium	198 FPS	205 FPS
high	165 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	165 FPS	171 FPS
medium	132 FPS	137 FPS
high	110 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	74 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	231 FPS	247 FPS
medium	197 FPS	191 FPS
high	163 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	192 FPS
medium	155 FPS	148 FPS
high	123 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	94 FPS	93 FPS
medium	76 FPS	71 FPS
high	61 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500X and Radeon RX 5300

Radeon Pro W5500X

The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.

Radeon RX 5300

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5500X scores 7,351 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on a 7 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1757 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
G3D Mark Score	7,351	7,606+3%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	7 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1536+9%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.398 TFLOPS+17%	4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1757 MHz+7%	1645 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	96+9%	88
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + RSR	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5300 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro W5500X lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W5500X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500X offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon Pro W5500X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+167%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit+33%	96-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	5+25%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
Encoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500X draws 125W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5500X	Radeon RX 5300
TDP	125W	100W-20%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	180mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	58.8	76.1+29%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500X launched at $599 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 78.5% less ($470 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.3 (Radeon Pro W5500X) vs 59.0 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 379.7% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).