AMD Radeon Pro W5300M

The AMD Radeon Pro W5300M is a mobile workstation GPU built on the Navi 14 chip, using TSMC's 7 nm process. It integrates 6,400 million transistors on a 158 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 40.5M per mm². The GPU operates at a base clock of 1000 MHz and a boost clock of 1250 MHz, with memory clocked at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). It features 1280 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs, yielding a pixel rate of 40.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 100.0 GTexel/s. Compute throughput is rated at 3.200 TFLOPS for FP32 and 6.400 TFLOPS for FP16 (2:1 ratio). The GPU is part of the Radeon Pro Mobile W5x00M generation, released on November 12, 2019, and is now end-of-life. It succeeds the FirePro Mobile line and carries a 4 GB GDDR6 memory configuration with a 128-bit bus and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Benchmark Performance

The database currently lists no benchmark scores for this GPU. Its percentile rank among all GPUs is 50, indicating it sits at the midpoint of the performance distribution. Without explicit scores, we must infer its compute potential from the raw specifications. The FP32 throughput of 3.200 TFLOPS and FP16 throughput of 6.400 TFLOPS (2:1) define its raw arithmetic capability. These figures suggest a balanced workload profile, but they do not translate directly to real-world application benchmarks. The pixel rate of 40.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 100.0 GTexel/s further characterize its rasterization throughput. Given the absence of comparative data, any performance assessment relies on these theoretical metrics. The 50th percentile placement implies that half of all GPUs outperform it and half underperform, but this broad ranking lacks granularity. The lack of benchmark results means we cannot quantify how it stacks against specific competitors, nor can we identify any performance deltas. What remains is a picture of a mid-range mobile part whose compute and fill rates are modest by today's standards, yet sufficient for certain professional workloads.

How It Compares

The FACT PACK lists no nearest rivals for this GPU. As such, a direct comparison against specific competitor models is not possible from the available data. The GPU's percentile of 50 places it in the middle of the entire GPU landscape, implying a median performance level, but without rival scores, we cannot quantify a performance gap. Within its own generation, the Radeon Pro W5300M sits in the W5x00M series, succeeding the FirePro Mobile line. Its position is defined by its memory configuration (4 GB GDDR6) and compute capabilities, but without rival data, we cannot benchmark it against peers. The absence of nearestRivals suggests that the database does not yet have sufficient data to establish comparative rankings for this part. Consequently, any positioning must be inferred from the theoretical specifications and the general percentile. The GPU's 1280 shading units and 32 ROPs place it in a category that likely targets entry-level professional mobile tasks, but this is an inference, not a data-backed conclusion.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The GPU does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as indicated by the null values in the specification. This means hardware-accelerated ray tracing is not a feature of this chip. Instead, it relies on standard shader-based rendering. In terms of API support, it offers DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. These APIs allow for modern graphics features, but without RT cores, any ray tracing effects would need to be computed on the general-purpose shaders, which would be less efficient. The feature set is therefore oriented toward traditional rasterization and compute workloads. The absence of tensor cores also means no dedicated AI acceleration, limiting tasks like deep learning inference or certain denoising algorithms that rely on tensor operations. The DirectX 12_1 feature level supports conservative rasterization and rasterizer-ordered views, but not mesh shaders or variable rate shading, which are associated with later API versions. For professional use, the lack of RT and tensor hardware positions this GPU as a straightforward compute and rasterization engine, not a cutting-edge feature platform.

FAQ

Q: What is the memory size and type of the Radeon Pro W5300M?

A: It has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the memory bus width and bandwidth?

A: The bus width is 128 bit, and the bandwidth is 192.0 GB/s.

Q: Does this GPU support hardware ray tracing?

A: No, it has no dedicated ray tracing cores.

Q: What is the TDP of this GPU?

A: The TDP is 85 W.

Q: What process node is it built on?

A: It is built on a 7 nm process by TSMC.

Q: What is the transistor count?

A: It contains 6,400 million transistors.

Q: What is the pixel rate and texture rate?

A: The pixel rate is 40.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 100.0 GTexel/s.

Memory Subsystem

The memory subsystem consists of 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. The effective memory clock is 1500 MHz (12 Gbps). For a mobile workstation GPU, this configuration is modest. The 4 GB capacity may limit texture-heavy workloads at high display resolutions, as scenes can exceed this amount. The 192 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for standard professional applications but could constrain performance when handling large data sets or multi-sample anti-aliasing. The 128-bit bus is narrower than typical desktop GPUs, which often use wider interfaces. This points to a target of moderate resolution and quality settings. The memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s, combined with a 128-bit interface, suggests that the GPU is not designed for massive frame buffers or extremely high-resolution textures. Instead, it is suited for applications that fit within 4 GB and do not demand excessive memory throughput. The 2:1 FP16 ratio (6.400 TFLOPS) can offload some compute tasks, but memory bandwidth remains a potential bottleneck for data-intensive workloads.

Who Should Consider It

Given its end-of-life status and mid-range specifications, this GPU is suited for professionals who need a reliable, power-efficient solution for legacy applications. Its 3.200 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 6.400 TFLOPS FP16 (with 2:1 ratio) can handle compute tasks that do not require the latest features. The absence of ray tracing cores means it is not intended for real-time ray tracing workloads. It would be appropriate for 2D CAD, basic 3D modeling, and video encoding (though not specified). However, the 4 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus may be limiting for large assemblies or high-resolution textures. Users with heavy rendering needs should look for GPUs with more memory and wider bandwidth. The 85 W TDP makes it a candidate for thin-and-light mobile workstations. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides a modern interconnect, but the overall performance envelope is modest. For professionals who require only moderate compute and rasterization, this GPU could suffice, but its end-of-life status means driver support and availability may be limited.

Power and Cooling

The GPU has a TDP of 85 W, which is a specific power draw figure. It requires no external power connectors, as indicated by the 'None' value. This implies it draws all its power from the PCIe slot, which is typical for lower-power mobile GPUs. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, offering half the lanes of a full x16 slot but still providing ample bandwidth for this class of card. Since no suggested PSU is listed, the system power supply requirements depend on the entire platform, but the GPU itself is power-efficient. The 85 W TDP also suggests that cooling solutions can be modest, such as a well-designed heatpipe in a laptop chassis. Without external power connectors, the GPU's power delivery is simplified, reducing the complexity of the motherboard and power supply design. The combination of a 7 nm process and 85 W TDP indicates a focus on energy efficiency, which is beneficial for mobile workstations where thermal and battery constraints are critical. The lack of a suggested PSU value means we cannot recommend a specific wattage, but the GPU's own draw is clearly defined.