AMD Radeon Pro 5300 vs AMD Radeon Pro W5700X Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X wins every recorded head-to-head test against the AMD Radeon Pro 5300. The largest gap appears in Geekbench Metal, where the W5700X scores 75,427 against 48,070 for the Pro 5300, a delta of 56.9%. That is a commanding lead, and it indicates a substantial difference in compute throughput under Apple's Metal API. The W5700X also leads in Geekbench OpenCL, posting 43,810 versus 38,747, which is a 13.1% advantage. This is the closest margin of the three tests, but it is still a clear, consistent win for the W5700X.

In Geekbench Vulkan, the W5700X records 45,246 against 35,793, a 26.4% lead. The pattern here is consistent: the W5700X is ahead in every API, but the scale of the lead varies significantly. The Metal result shows the largest gap, which suggests the W5700X's architecture is particularly well suited to Apple's Metal framework. The OpenCL result shows a smaller, but still decisive, edge.

The average benchmark score for the W5700X is 54,828, while the Pro 5300 sits at 40,870. This places the W5700X in the 87th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the Pro 5300 lands in the 82nd percentile. The percentile difference is modest, but the absolute score gap is substantial. Looking at the nearest rivals in the database, the W5700X's average score is 1.1% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 and 1.1% above the RTX 4080 SUPER. It is 1.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and 1.7% below the AMD Radeon 8060S. This places the W5700X in the upper tier of the database, trading blows with high-end cards.

The Pro 5300, by contrast, sits in a lower tier. Its average score is 0.8% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, but 1.2% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 1.4% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580, and 2.0% above the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100. The data shows the Pro 5300 is competitive with a specific set of mid-range and previous-generation cards, but it is clearly a step below the W5700X.

Architecture Differences

Both cards are built on the same RDNA 1.0 architecture and use TSMC's 7 nm process node, but they are different chips. The W5700X uses Navi 10, while the Pro 5300 uses Navi 14. The transistor counts differ accordingly: the W5700X has 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die, whereas the Pro 5300 has 6,400 million on a 158 mm² die. The resulting transistor density is similar, 41.0M per mm² for the W5700X and 40.5M per mm² for the Pro 5300, indicating that the process is being used comparably on both chips, but the raw scale is much larger on the W5700X.

The largest architectural difference is in the compute resources. The W5700X contains 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The Pro 5300 has exactly half of that: 1,280 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. This doubling of core resources directly translates into the benchmark results. The W5700X also has higher clock speeds, with a base clock of 1243 MHz and a boost clock of 2040 MHz, compared to the Pro 5300's 1000 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost. The combination of more cores and higher clocks results in the W5700X's commanding lead.

Memory is another major differentiator. The W5700X has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, producing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The Pro 5300 has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is identical at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), but the bus width and capacity are doubled on the W5700X. This doubling of memory bandwidth is critical for texture-heavy workloads and large data sets.

The pixel rate and texture rate reflect these differences. The W5700X delivers 130.6 GPixel/s and 326.4 GTexel/s, while the Pro 5300 delivers 52.80 GPixel/s and 132.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 10.44 TFLOPS for the W5700X against 4.224 TFLOPS for the Pro 5300. FP16 performance, at a 2:1 ratio, is 20.89 TFLOPS and 8.448 TFLOPS respectively. The power envelopes are also distinct: the W5700X has a TDP of 205 W, while the Pro 5300 is rated at 85 W. The former requires a 550 W suggested PSU, while the latter needs only 250 W.

The physical and interface differences matter too. The W5700X uses an Apple MPX bus interface and is a quad-slot card, measuring 305 mm long. The Pro 5300 uses PCIe 4.0 x8 and is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no outputs. The W5700X provides 1x HDMI 2.0b and 4x Thunderbolt outputs, while the Pro 5300 has no display outputs of its own. Both support the same API versions: DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Where Each One Wins

The W5700X wins every benchmark in the head-to-head set. The data shows no scenario in the recorded tests where the Pro 5300 takes the lead. The W5700X is the stronger card for Metal-heavy applications, with a 56.9% advantage in Geekbench Metal. It is also the better option for Vulkan workloads, with a 26.4% lead. In OpenCL, the gap narrows to 13.1%, but it is still a win for the W5700X.

The Pro 5300's only clear advantage is in power consumption and physical footprint. With an 85 W TDP and no power connectors, it is an integrated part that can be placed directly on a motherboard. It requires no external display wiring, as it has no outputs. This makes it a low-power, integrated option for systems that do not need independent display outputs. The W5700X, by contrast, is a 205 W quad-slot card that demands a 550 W PSU and takes up significant space.

However, the Pro 5300's lower power draw does not translate into a performance win in any of the three benchmark tests. The data shows that if peak compute performance is the goal, the W5700X is the only choice in this pairing. The Pro 5300's niche is as a compact, low-power integrated part, but it cannot match the W5700X in raw throughput.

The Verdict

The verdict is straightforward. For any user who needs maximum graphics compute, the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is the superior choice. It wins all three recorded benchmarks, with the most significant margin in Metal at 56.9%. The 16 GB memory pool and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a strong foundation for large models or high-resolution textures. The 87th percentile standing among all GPUs in the database, with an average score of 54,828, places it in the company of the RTX 4080 and RTX 4080 SUPER, which it edges out by 1.1% each.

The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is a different product. Its 82nd percentile standing and average score of 40,870 place it in a lower performance tier. The data shows it is competitive with the RTX 3080 Ti (0.8% lower) and the RTX 5070 (1.2% higher). But it is not in the same class as the W5700X. The Pro 5300 makes sense only if the user specifically requires an integrated GPU with minimal power draw, 85 W TDP, no external power connectors, and no display outputs. The W5700X is not a drop-in replacement for that use case due to its size and power requirements.

The W5700X is the card for demanding graphics, rendering, and compute tasks. The Pro 5300 is the card for a basic setup where the GPU is not the focus. The data does not support any other conclusion.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X in Metal benchmarks?

A: The W5700X scores 75,427 versus 48,070 for the Pro 5300, a 56.9% advantage.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The W5700X has an average benchmark score of 54,828, while the Pro 5300 has an average score of 40,870.

Q: Do both cards use the same architecture?

A: Yes, both use RDNA 1.0 and are built on the same 7 nm process, but the W5700X uses the Navi 10 chip and the Pro 5300 uses the Navi 14 chip.

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The W5700X has 16 GB of GDDR6 with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Pro 5300 has 4 GB of GDDR6 with a 128-bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the power requirement for each card?

A: The W5700X has a TDP of 205 W and a suggested PSU of 550 W. The Pro 5300 has a TDP of 85 W and a suggested PSU of 250 W.

Q: Which card is in a higher performance percentile?

A: The W5700X is in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, while the Pro 5300 is in the 82nd percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro W5700X | AMD Radeon Pro 5300 |

|----------------|------------------------|----------------------|

| Chip | Navi 10 | Navi 14 |

| Transistors | 10,300 million | 6,400 million |

| Die Size | 251 mm² | 158 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 41.0M / mm² | 40.5M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1243 MHz | 1000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz | 1650 MHz |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 4 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 448.0 GB/s | 224.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2560 | 1280 |

| TMUs | 160 | 80 |

| ROPs | 64 | 32 |

| Pixel Rate | 130.6 GPixel/s | 52.80 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 326.4 GTexel/s | 132.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 10.44 TFLOPS | 4.224 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 20.89 TFLOPS (2:1) | 8.448 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 205 W | 85 W |

| Slot Width | Quad-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | (not listed) | None |

| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 250 W |

| Bus Interface | Apple MPX | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.0b, 4x Thunderbolt | No outputs |

| Length | 305 mm (12 inches) | (not listed) |

| Launch MSRP | 999 USD | (not listed) |

The remaining fields (manufacturer, architecture, generation, process node, foundry, clock memory type and effective speed, API support, production status, and release date) are identical or do not differ in a meaningful way. Both are end-of-life products from AMD, using the same 1750 MHz memory clock (14 Gbps effective) with GDDR6 memory, and both support DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.