AMD Radeon Pro 5300 vs AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How large is the performance gap between the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 in the only shared benchmark?

A: In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 7650 GRE scores 83,109 against the Pro 5300’s 38,747, a delta of 114.5%. This means the RX 7650 GRE more than doubles the Pro 5300’s compute output in that test.

Q: Which GPU has the higher percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RX 7650 GRE sits at the 83rd percentile, while the Pro 5300 is at the 82nd percentile. Despite the large benchmark gap, both cards are within one percentile point of each other in the overall ranking distribution.

Q: What architecture generation does each card use?

A: The RX 7650 GRE uses RDNA 3.0 (Navi 33, codename "Hotpink Bonefish") on a 6 nm TSMC process. The Pro 5300 uses RDNA 1.0 (Navi 14) on a 7 nm TSMC process.

Q: How do the memory configurations differ?

A: The RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Pro 5300 has 4 GB of GDDR6 on the same 128-bit bus but with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The RX 7650 GRE has a TDP of 170 W, requires a 1x 8-pin power connector, and suggests a 450 W PSU. The Pro 5300 has an 85 W TDP, requires no power connectors, and suggests a 250 W PSU.

Q: Which card has ray tracing hardware?

A: Only the RX 7650 GRE has dedicated ray tracing cores (32). The Pro 5300 lists no RT cores, reflecting its older RDNA 1.0 architecture.

Where Each One Wins

The data splits cleanly between raw compute and specialized workloads. The RX 7650 GRE dominates the only head-to-head benchmark available: Geekbench OpenCL, where it scores 83,109 versus 38,747. That is a 114.5% advantage, meaning the RX 7650 GRE delivers over twice the OpenCL throughput. For any task that relies on general-purpose GPU compute — rendering, simulation, or data processing — the RX 7650 GRE is the clear choice.

The Pro 5300 wins on efficiency and integration. Its 85 W TDP is exactly half of the RX 7650 GRE’s 170 W, and it requires no power connectors at all. It is listed as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no display outputs, which suggests it is designed for embedded or Mac Pro applications where space and power are constrained. The Pro 5300 also has a higher percentile ranking relative to its average score: it sits at the 82nd percentile with an average benchmark score of 40,870, while the RX 7650 GRE is at the 83rd percentile with an average score of 42,723. The gap in average scores is only 1,853 points (about 4.5%), far smaller than the OpenCL delta would suggest.

The Pro 5300 also shows versatility in API support within its benchmark suite: it has scores for Geekbench Metal (48,070), OpenCL (38,747), and Vulkan (35,793). The RX 7650 GRE only has a Geekbench OpenCL score and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score (2,336). If the workload is Metal-based on macOS, the Pro 5300’s 48,070 Metal score is the only data point available.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The RX 7650 GRE is built on RDNA 3.0 with the Navi 33 chip, codenamed "Hotpink Bonefish." It uses a 6 nm TSMC process and packs 13,300 million transistors into a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million per mm². The Pro 5300 uses RDNA 1.0 with the Navi 14 chip, on a 7 nm TSMC process. It has 6,400 million transistors on a 158 mm² die, for a density of 40.5 million per mm².

The transistor count difference is stark: the RX 7650 GRE has more than double the transistors of the Pro 5300 (13,300M vs 6,400M). This translates directly into compute resources. The RX 7650 GRE has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 RT cores. The Pro 5300 has 1,280 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with no RT cores.

Clock speeds also differ substantially. The RX 7650 GRE runs at a 1720 MHz base, 2350 MHz game clock, and 2695 MHz boost. The Pro 5300 has a 1000 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost, with no game clock listed. This clock advantage compounds with the architectural generation leap.

Memory architecture shows both cards use a 128-bit bus, but the RX 7650 GRE’s 8 GB capacity and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth exceed the Pro 5300’s 4 GB and 224.0 GB/s. The RX 7650 GRE also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Pro 5300 is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Specification Differences

The RX 7650 GRE and Pro 5300 differ in nearly every measurable specification. Starting with the chip: Navi 33 (RDNA 3.0) versus Navi 14 (RDNA 1.0). The process node is 6 nm versus 7 nm. Transistor count is 13,300 million versus 6,400 million, and die size is 204 mm² versus 158 mm².

Clock speeds: the RX 7650 GRE has a 1720 MHz base, 2350 MHz game, and 2695 MHz boost. The Pro 5300 has 1000 MHz base and 1650 MHz boost. Memory clocks are 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) versus 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Compute resources: the RX 7650 GRE has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 RT cores. The Pro 5300 has 1,280 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with no RT cores. Pixel rate is 172.5 GPixel/s versus 52.80 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 345.0 GTexel/s versus 132.0 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 22.08 TFLOPS versus 4.224 TFLOPS. FP16 is 22.08 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 8.448 TFLOPS (2:1).

Power and physical specs: TDP is 170 W versus 85 W. The RX 7650 GRE is dual-slot with a 1x 8-pin connector and suggests a 450 W PSU. The Pro 5300 is IGP with no connectors and suggests a 250 W PSU. The RX 7650 GRE has display outputs (1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1) and measures 204 mm in length; the Pro 5300 has no outputs and no listed dimensions.

Release status: the RX 7650 GRE is Active, released 2025-02-06, with a launch MSRP of 279 USD. The Pro 5300 is End-of-life, released 2020-08-03, with no launch MSRP listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct comparison available is Geekbench OpenCL. The RX 7650 GRE scores 83,109, while the Pro 5300 scores 38,747. The delta is 114.5% in favor of the RX 7650 GRE. This is not a marginal win; it is a doubling of performance.

Looking at the broader benchmark context, the RX 7650 GRE also has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,336. The Pro 5300 has no equivalent DX12 score, so no direct comparison is possible there. However, the Pro 5300 offers three different API benchmarks: Metal (48,070), OpenCL (38,747), and Vulkan (35,793). Its Metal score is notably higher than its OpenCL score, suggesting the card is better optimized for Apple’s Metal API.

The average benchmark scores tell a similar story but with a smaller gap. The RX 7650 GRE averages 42,723 across its benchmarks, while the Pro 5300 averages 40,870. That is a 4.5% difference. The RX 7650 GRE’s nearest rivals include the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (delta -1.2%), Quadro M6000 24 GB (-1.2%), RTX 5050 Mobile (-1.3%), and Quadro M6000 (-1.3%). The Pro 5300’s nearest rivals are the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (-0.8%), RTX 5070 (+1.2%), Radeon Pro 580 (+1.4%), and Radeon Pro WX 7100 (+2.0%).

The head-to-head win count is 1-0 in favor of the RX 7650 GRE. The Pro 5300 has no wins in shared tests.

The Verdict

The data points to a decisive victory for the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE in raw performance. The 114.5% OpenCL lead, combined with 2,048 shading units versus 1,280, 22.08 TFLOPS versus 4.224 TFLOPS, and double the memory capacity, makes it the obvious choice for compute-heavy workloads. Its 83rd percentile ranking and average score of 42,723 place it near the RTX 4070 SUPER in overall performance, while the Pro 5300’s 82nd percentile and 40,870 average put it closer to the RTX 3080 Ti.

The Pro 5300 is not without merit. Its 85 W TDP, lack of power connectors, and IGP form factor make it suitable for low-power or embedded deployments. Its Metal score of 48,070 suggests it may perform well in macOS environments, and its Vulkan score of 35,793 adds API flexibility. For users constrained by power budgets or requiring a card with no display outputs, the Pro 5300 fills a specific niche.

However, the RX 7650 GRE wins on every specification that matters for modern workloads: newer architecture (RDNA 3.0 vs RDNA 1.0), smaller process node (6 nm vs 7 nm), more transistors, higher clocks, more compute units, ray tracing support, DirectX 12 Ultimate, and superior display outputs. Its launch MSRP of 279 USD positions it as a mainstream card, while the Pro 5300 is end-of-life.

The verdict is straightforward. Choose the RX 7650 GRE for any task requiring performance: gaming, rendering, or general compute. It is faster, newer, and has more headroom. Choose the Pro 5300 only if the specific requirements include an 85 W power envelope, no external power connectors, integrated form factor, or Metal API compatibility in a Mac context. For everything else, the RX 7650 GRE is the data-supported winner.