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 780

2024

Why buy it

✅87.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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286.8% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 284.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 780 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 780

2024

Radeon RX 5300

2020

Why buy it

✅87.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $370 less on MSRP ($129 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 284.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 59.0 vs 15.3 G3D/$ ($129 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

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286.8% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$129 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 59.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $129 MSRP).
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 780 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 780 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 780 better than Radeon RX 5300?

Yes. Radeon RX 780 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 780 averages 87.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 7,658 vs 7,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 780 is a 2024 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while Radeon RX 5300 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon RX 780 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 3 GB, better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023), and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX 780 is about 286.8% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $129 MSRP, and you are getting 87.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 5300 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Radeon RX 780 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon RX 5300 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon RX 5300 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 5300 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $129 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Radeon RX 780 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 780 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5300 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	125 FPS	89 FPS
medium	114 FPS	79 FPS
high	96 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	79 FPS
medium	92 FPS	68 FPS
high	77 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	59 FPS	39 FPS
medium	51 FPS	36 FPS
high	41 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	345 FPS	122 FPS
medium	276 FPS	91 FPS
high	230 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	258 FPS	81 FPS
medium	207 FPS	55 FPS
high	172 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	160 FPS	36 FPS
medium	135 FPS	26 FPS
high	115 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	345 FPS	342 FPS
medium	276 FPS	274 FPS
high	230 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	258 FPS	257 FPS
medium	207 FPS	205 FPS
high	172 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	171 FPS
medium	138 FPS	137 FPS
high	115 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	74 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
1080p
low	323 FPS	247 FPS
medium	260 FPS	191 FPS
high	223 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	172 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	192 FPS
medium	203 FPS	148 FPS
high	170 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	129 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	93 FPS
medium	126 FPS	71 FPS
high	102 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	48 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 780 and Radeon RX 5300

Radeon RX 780

The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 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 780 scores 7,658 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
G3D Mark Score	7,658	7,606
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3840+173%	1408
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.87 TFLOPS+674%	4.632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2335 MHz+42%	1645 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	240+173%	88
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB
Frame Generation	FSR 3 + AFMF	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both cards support Frame Generation, but the Radeon RX 780 is on a newer tier with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF, while the Radeon RX 5300 tops out at FSR Frame Generation.

Feature	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	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 780 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5300 has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 780 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	168 GB/s
Bus Width	System	96-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+167%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).

Feature	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
Encoder	RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine	VCN 2.0
Decoder	VCN 4.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 780	Radeon RX 5300
TDP	180W	100W-44%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	—	180mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	42.5	76.1+79%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 74.1% less ($370 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.3 (Radeon RX 780) vs 59.0 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 285.6% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).