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 RX 580X

2018

Why buy it

✅54.2% 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

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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77.5% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.7 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌85% higher power demand at 185W vs 100W.
❌33.9% longer card at 241mm vs 180mm.

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 80.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 32.7 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 185W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 241mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 580X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 580X

2018

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅54.2% 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 $100 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 80.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 32.7 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 185W, a 85W reduction.
✅Measures 180mm instead of 241mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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77.5% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 32.7 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌85% higher power demand at 185W vs 100W.
❌33.9% longer card at 241mm vs 180mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 580X 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 RX 580X?

Yes. Radeon RX 5300 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 1.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2018, 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 2018 and a 7nm process instead of 14nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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 $100 cheaper on MSRP at $129 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 80.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 580X still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 580X 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 $229 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 RX 580X Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	113 FPS	89 FPS
medium	100 FPS	79 FPS
high	86 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	79 FPS
medium	87 FPS	68 FPS
high	68 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	53 FPS	39 FPS
medium	47 FPS	36 FPS
high	30 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	151 FPS	122 FPS
medium	131 FPS	91 FPS
high	115 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	81 FPS
medium	73 FPS	55 FPS
high	58 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	30 FPS	26 FPS
high	25 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	337 FPS	342 FPS
medium	270 FPS	274 FPS
high	225 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	253 FPS	257 FPS
medium	202 FPS	205 FPS
high	169 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	171 FPS
medium	135 FPS	137 FPS
high	112 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	74 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	317 FPS	247 FPS
medium	270 FPS	191 FPS
high	225 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	253 FPS	192 FPS
medium	202 FPS	148 FPS
high	164 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	137 FPS	93 FPS
medium	107 FPS	71 FPS
high	89 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580X and Radeon RX 5300

Radeon RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

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 RX 580X scores 7,495 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
G3D Mark Score	7,495	7,606+1%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+64%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.175 TFLOPS+33%	4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1340 MHz	1645 MHz+23%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144+64%	88
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support modern Frame Generation technology, allowing them to insert intermediate frames to smooth motion and boost perceived FPS in supported games.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580X) vs 168 GB/s (Radeon RX 5300) — a 52.4% advantage for the Radeon RX 580X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580X) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 580X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+167%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+52%	168 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 59.6% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	Radeon RX 5300
TDP	185W	100W-46%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	241mm	180mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	40.5	76.1+88%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 43.7% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 32.7 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 59.0 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 80.4% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).