AMD Radeon RX 5300M vs AMD Radeon RX 6700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records one head-to-head comparison between the AMD Radeon RX 5300M and the AMD Radeon RX 6700, using the Geekbench OpenCL test. The RX 6700 takes the single win in this matchup. The RX 5300M records a score of 36,529 in the Geekbench OpenCL test, while the RX 6700 posts 97,841 in the same test. The delta between the two parts is 62.7%, with the RX 6700 finishing ahead by 61,312 points. This is a decisive margin, placing the RX 6700 in a different performance class for compute-oriented workloads.

Looking at the broader benchmark landscape, the RX 5300M sits at the 80th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X, which scores 36,530 (a 0.0% difference), and the NVIDIA T1000 at 36,289 (0.7% higher). The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 posts 37,157, which is 1.7% above the RX 5300M. On the other side, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo scores 35,860, or 1.9% lower.

The RX 6700, by contrast, sits at the 75th percentile across all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 70HX at 30,476 (0.1% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla M60 at 30,490 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 at 30,095 (1.1% lower). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti trails at 29,945, a 1.6% gap. The RX 6700 leads the RX 5300M by 62.7% in this benchmark and holds a clear advantage in raw compute throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins in the Geekbench OpenCL benchmark?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700 wins. It scores 97,841 versus the RX 5300M's 36,529, a 62.7% advantage.

Q: How much faster is the RX 6700 in this test?

A: The RX 6700 finishes the Geekbench OpenCL workload with a score 61,312 points higher, which is a 167.9% improvement in raw performance.

Q: Does the RX 5300M have any advantage in other tests?

A: In the recorded benchmark suite, the RX 5300M does not win any head-to-head benchmark. The RX 6700 takes the sole victory.

Q: Where does the RX 5300M rank among all GPUs?

A: The RX 5300M is at the 80th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The RX 6700 sits at the 75th percentile.

Q: Are there any rivals close to the RX 5300M score?

A: Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X scores 36,530 (a 0.0% gap), the NVIDIA T1000 scores 36,529 (0.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37,157 (1.7% higher). The AMD Radeon Pro Duo is 1.9% lower at 35,860.

Q: What about the RX 6700's closest competitors?

A: The NVIDIA CMP 70HX is 0.1% lower at 30,476, the NVIDIA Tesla M60 is 0.2% lower at 30,490, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 is 1.1% lower at 30,095. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti trails by 1.6% at 29,945.

Where Each One Wins

Looking across the full set of recorded workloads, the RX 6700 takes 1 win, while the RX 5300M does not record a win. The single head-to-head is the Geekbench OpenCL test, where the RX 6700 is 62.7% ahead. The RX 6700 is the stronger compute part in the database's measured suite.

For users whose workloads resemble the Geekbench OpenCL class, the RX 6700 is the clear pick. Its 97,841 score versus 36,529 represents a massive compute advantage. The RX 5300M, meanwhile, is positioned at the 80th percentile overall, a solid mid-pack placement, but it does not have a winning benchmark in this comparison.

Specification Differences

The two cards belong to different segments of AMD's lineup. The RX 5300M is part of the Radeon RX 5000 series, built on the Navi 14 chip with the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The RX 6700 is from the Radeon RX 6000 series, using the Navi 22 die and the RDNA 2.0 architecture.

Key differences appear across the memory subsystem. The RX 5300M ships with 3 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 168.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RX 6700 is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6 across a 160-bit interface, for 320.0 GB/s. That gives the RX 6700 a memory bandwidth advantage of 152.0 GB/s, or 90.5% more bandwidth than the RX 5300M.

The rendering configuration also favors the RX 6700. The RX 5300M includes 1,408 shading units, 88 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 32 raster output pipelines (ROPs). The RX 6700 raises those to 2,304 shaders, 144 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. Pixel throughput of the RX 5300M is 46.24 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 127.2 GTexel/s. The RX 6700 reaches 156.8 GPixel/s and 352.8 GTexel/s. In FP32 compute, the RX 5300M is rated at 4.069 TFLOPS, while the RX 6700 reaches 11.29 TFLOPS, 2.77x higher.

The RX 6700 does draw more power, with a 175 W TDP versus 85 W for the RX 5300M, and it requires a single 8-pin power connector. The RX 5300M, by contrast, requires no power connectors. The RX 6700 uses a dual-slot cooler, while the RX 5300M is a more compact card. The two cards use different display outputs: the RX 6700 offers 1x HDMI and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the RX 5300M is portable device dependent.

Process differences are notable. The RX 5300M is built on a 7 nm TSMC process with 6,400 million transistors on a 158 mm² die, for a density of 40.5M per mm². The RX 6700 uses a 7 nm TSMC process as well, but packs in 17,200 million transistors on 335 mm², giving a transistor density of 51.3M per mm².

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two is fundamental. The RX 5300M uses the RDNA 1.0 architecture with the Navi 14 chip, while the RX 6700 uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture with Navi 22. The RDNA 2.0 revision brings the move to a newer generation of graphics IP, with the RX 6700 also carrying the Navi II successor in the RX 6000 generation lineup.

The compute configuration scales up significantly. The RX 5300M has 1,408 shaders, 88 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The RX 6700 raises this to 2,304 shaders, 144 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RX 5300M includes 36 ray accelerators (the RX 6700 has 36 as well), while neither lists tensor cores. The RX 6700 offers a notably larger memory capacity of 10 GB, which can benefit large frame buffers or compute-heavy workloads. The RX 5300M, with 3 GB, is enough for typical 1080p workloads but the 6700's larger memory subsystem is a clear differentiator for professional use.

API support also differs. The RX 5300M supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 6700 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Radeon RX 6700 is the stronger compute part in almost every measured category. It takes the sole head-to-head win and does so by a 62.7% margin in the Geekbench OpenCL test. It offers more memory (15 GB versus 3 GB), more bandwidth (320.0 GB/s versus 168.0 GB/s), more shading units (2,304 versus 1,408), and more ROPs (64 versus 32). For applications that stress raw compute, FP32 throughput, memory bandwidth, or rasterization, the RX 6700 is the better choice.

The RX 5300M, however, still fits a different slot. It has a lower 85 W board power, no auxiliary power connector, and a more compact single-slot design. The RX 5300M remains at the 80th percentile of all GPUs, which is a solid result, but the RX 6700's 75th percentile placement is accompanied by significantly higher absolute performance.

The RX 6700 is for workloads that demand maximum compute and memory throughput. The RX 5300M is for situations that favor a smaller, simpler card with lower power draw. On the basis of benchmark wins, the RX 6700 is the stronger part. The 5300M is the choice only when the physical constraints of the chassis or power delivery make the larger card impractical. For raw performance per the database, the RX 6700 wins.