AMD Radeon RX 7300 OEM

Benchmark Performance

The AMD Radeon RX 7300 OEM occupies a specific and somewhat unusual position in the GPU landscape. With a benchmark percentile of 50, it sits at the exact median of all GPUs in the database, meaning half of all tracked graphics cards perform better and half perform worse. This places it firmly in the mid-range segment, but with characteristics that make it more specialized than the raw percentile might suggest. The data indicates a card designed for a particular use case rather than a general-purpose gaming workhorse, and that distinction matters when interpreting its scores.

The core performance figures derive from the Navi 33 chip built on TSMC's 6 nm process. The card delivers 7.885 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is a modest figure by modern standards. This compute throughput is paired with a pixel rate of 70.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 123.2 GTexel/s. These numbers tell a coherent story: the RX 7300 OEM is not trying to compete at high resolutions or with maximum detail settings. Instead, its performance profile suggests a card aimed at 1080p gaming with balanced settings, where the 7.885 TFLOPS is sufficient for playable frame rates in most titles without requiring the massive compute budgets of higher-tier cards.

The clock speeds are peculiar and worth noting. The base clock is extremely low at 330 MHz, while the boost clock reaches 1100 MHz. This wide gap between base and boost is unusual and indicates that the card is heavily power-limited in its default state but can ramp up significantly when thermal and power headroom allow. The effective memory speed of 10.8 Gbps is on the lower end for GDDR6, which directly impacts the bandwidth figure of 129.6 GB/s. That bandwidth is a critical constraint and will be discussed in more depth in the Memory Subsystem section.

The 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units form the computational backbone of this card. The 1:1 ratio for FP16 to FP32 throughput (both 7.885 TFLOPS) indicates there is no dedicated half-precision acceleration, which is typical for RDNA 3.0 consumer cards and means the card does not gain any advantage in workloads that could theoretically use FP16. The FP32 figure is the one that matters for gaming, and at 7.885 TFLOPS, the RX 7300 OEM is competitive with other entry-level and mid-range offerings from the same era, though the lack of benchmark scores in the data set means direct comparisons must be inferred from the architectural specifications rather than measured results.

The absence of a benchmark score is notable. The avgBenchmarkScore is 0, and the nearestRivals array is empty. This means the database has not yet recorded any actual benchmark runs for this card, making the percentile of 50 a projected or estimated value rather than a measured one. Any analysis of relative performance must therefore be based on the compute, texture, pixel, and bandwidth figures, which are all present and consistent with a card that should handle 1080p gaming comfortably but will struggle at 1440p in demanding titles, particularly those that are bandwidth-sensitive.

Ray Tracing and Feature Set

The Radeon RX 7300 OEM includes 28 ray tracing cores, which places it in the entry-level tier for hardware-accelerated ray tracing. This is not a card that will deliver high-fidelity ray tracing at high frame rates in the most demanding titles, but the presence of dedicated RT hardware means it can run ray-traced effects at all, which is more than can be said for cards from a few generations prior. The 28 RT cores are sufficient for enabling ray-traced shadows or reflections at lower resolutions and with reduced ray counts, giving users access to the visual features of modern games without requiring them to disable RT entirely.

The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate with the 12_2 feature level, which is the modern baseline for PC gaming. This means it supports all the core DX12 Ultimate features, including ray tracing, mesh shaders, variable rate shading, and sampler feedback. In practice, this ensures compatibility with all current and near-future game releases that target DX12 Ultimate as their primary API. The Vulkan 1.4 support is also current, making the card suitable for Linux gaming via Proton and for Vulkan-native titles. OpenGL 4.6 support rounds out the API compatibility, though OpenGL is increasingly legacy in the gaming space.

The RDNA 3.0 architecture brings the expected feature set for AMD cards of this generation. There are no tensor cores listed, which is correct for an AMD card, AMD does not use tensor cores, relying instead on its own compute-based approach for AI and machine learning workloads. The FP32 and FP16 throughput being identical at 7.885 TFLOPS means any AI-accelerated features will run at the same speed regardless of precision, which is a limitation compared to cards with dedicated tensor hardware but not a dealbreaker for gaming-focused users.

The display outputs are modern and future-proof: 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. This is a strong feature set for a card at this performance level, as it allows for high refresh rate output on compatible monitors and supports the latest display technologies. The HDMI 2.1a port means the card can drive 4K displays at 120 Hz or higher with appropriate cables, while the three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs provide flexibility for multi-monitor setups. For a card that will primarily be used at 1080p, these outputs are overkill in terms of bandwidth, but they do ensure the card is not a bottleneck for display connectivity.

Power and Cooling

The power profile of the Radeon RX 7300 OEM is one of its most distinctive characteristics. The TDP is just 55 W, which is exceptionally low for a discrete graphics card. This low power draw is the direct result of the heavily reduced clock speeds, the 330 MHz base and 1100 MHz boost are far below what the Navi 33 chip is capable of, indicating that AMD deliberately limited this card to achieve a very specific thermal and power envelope. The practical consequence is that this card generates very little heat and should be easy to cool with even the most basic of coolers.

The single-slot design is a direct benefit of the 55 W TDP. A single-slot card is rare in the modern GPU market, where most cards require two or three slots of case space. For users with small form factor (SFF) builds, rackmount systems, or OEM desktops with limited internal space, the single-slot form factor is a significant advantage. The card length of 167 mm (6.6 inches) further reinforces its suitability for compact builds. This is a card that can fit in cases where most other discrete GPUs cannot.

The power connector requirement is a single 6-pin connector, which is another sign of the card's low power draw. The suggested PSU is 250 W, which is well within the range of most standard desktop power supplies. For users upgrading an existing OEM system with a weak power supply, this is a major benefit, the RX 7300 OEM can be installed in systems that would not be able to handle a more power-hungry card. The PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface is also efficient, requiring fewer lanes than a full x16 connection while still providing more than enough bandwidth for the card's performance level.

Cooling should be straightforward given the 55 W TDP. The data does not specify the cooler design, but the power draw is low enough that a basic single-fan or even a passive cooler with adequate case airflow would suffice. The 55 W figure means the card will not contribute significantly to system heat, which is beneficial for small cases with limited airflow. The single-slot requirement means the cooler will be thin, but with only 55 W to dissipate, that is unlikely to be a problem in practice.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals array in the data is empty, which means there are no direct comparison points recorded in the database. This is a unique situation and requires careful interpretation. The percentile of 50 indicates that the card is expected to perform at the median of all GPUs, but without specific rival data, the comparison must be framed in terms of architectural positioning and feature sets rather than measured performance deltas.

The predecessor to this card is listed as Navi II, which is the previous architecture generation. The successor is Navi IV. This places the RX 7300 OEM as a transitional product in the Navi III generation, built on RDNA 3.0. The 6 nm process node from TSMC is a mature and efficient process, and the 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die give a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². This is a mid-range die by modern standards, and the fact that it is being used in a 55 W card suggests that AMD is binning chips with lower clock potential for this OEM product.

The 96-bit memory bus is a clear indicator of the card's position. With only 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit interface, the memory subsystem is the most significant bottleneck. This is a deliberate design choice that limits the card's performance ceiling regardless of the compute capabilities. The 129.6 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p gaming with modest settings but will become a constraint in any scenario that requires large data transfers, such as high-resolution textures or heavy post-processing effects.

The lack of a launch MSRP in the data means there is no pricing information to discuss, and per the rules, pricing will not be mentioned further. The production status is also not specified, which is consistent with the card being an OEM-only product that may not be widely available at retail.

Who Should Consider It

The Radeon RX 7300 OEM is a card for a specific audience. The 55 W TDP, single-slot design, and 167 mm length make it an excellent choice for upgrading pre-built OEM systems that have weak power supplies and limited internal space. Users with older office desktops or slim form factor cases who want to add a discrete GPU for light gaming or productivity will find this card fits where most others cannot. The 250 W PSU recommendation means it can be installed in systems with very modest power supplies, which is a rare capability for a modern GPU.

For gaming, the card is best suited to 1080p resolution. The 7.885 TFLOPS of compute and 129.6 GB/s of bandwidth are adequate for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in most titles, provided the games are not extremely demanding or bandwidth-heavy. Users should expect to dial back settings in newer AAA titles to maintain playable frame rates. The 6 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p textures in the current generation of games, but it is right at the edge, games with ultra texture packs may exceed this capacity, causing stuttering or texture pop-in.

The card is not well suited to 1440p or 4K gaming. The 96-bit memory bus and 129.6 GB/s bandwidth will bottleneck performance at higher resolutions, and the 6 GB VRAM may be insufficient for modern games at those resolutions. Users who primarily game at 1440p or higher should look elsewhere. Similarly, users who want to enable ray tracing at high quality will be disappointed, the 28 RT cores are present, but the overall performance headroom is too limited to run RT effects at high settings without significant frame rate drops.

This card is also suitable for basic productivity tasks, media playback, and multi-monitor office use, where the modern display outputs (HDMI 2.1a and DisplayPort 2.1) and low power draw are advantageous. The single-slot design makes it a good fit for HTPC builds, where space is at a premium and the 55 W TDP means it will not add significant heat to a media center environment.

FAQ

Q: What is the TDP of the Radeon RX 7300 OEM and what PSU is recommended?

A: The TDP is 55 W, and the recommended PSU is 250 W. The card requires a single 6-pin power connector.

Q: What is the VRAM capacity and memory bus width?

A: The card has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 129.6 GB/s.

Q: Does the card support hardware ray tracing?

A: Yes, it has 28 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing support.

Q: What is the physical size of the card?

A: The card is 167 mm (6.6 inches) long and is single-slot, making it suitable for compact cases.

Q: What display outputs are available?

A: The card offers 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.

Q: What is the FP32 compute performance?

A: The card delivers 7.885 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, with the same 7.885 TFLOPS for FP16 (1:1 ratio).

Memory Subsystem

The memory subsystem is the defining characteristic of the Radeon RX 7300 OEM, and it is also its most significant limitation. The card is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, running at an effective speed of 10.8 Gbps. This configuration yields a total memory bandwidth of 129.6 GB/s. To put that figure in context, modern mid-range cards typically offer bandwidth in the 200-300 GB/s range, and high-end cards exceed 500 GB/s. The 129.6 GB/s figure is low, and it is the primary constraint on the card's performance.

The 96-bit bus width is the root cause of the low bandwidth. A 96-bit bus is typically found on entry-level cards, and it means the card can only transfer a limited amount of data per clock cycle. Combined with the relatively modest 10.8 Gbps effective memory speed, the total bandwidth is capped at 129.6 GB/s. This is sufficient for 1080p gaming with standard textures, but it will become a bottleneck in scenarios that require large data transfers, such as loading high-resolution textures, rendering scenes with heavy post-processing, or gaming at higher resolutions.

The 6 GB VRAM capacity is another consideration. At 1080p, 6 GB is currently adequate for most games, but it is on the borderline. Games released in the last year or two with high-resolution texture packs can exceed 6 GB of VRAM usage at maximum settings, causing the card to fall back to system memory, which results in stuttering and frame drops. For 1440p gaming, 6 GB is insufficient for many modern titles at high settings, and the low bandwidth compounds this problem by limiting how quickly data can be moved in and out of VRAM.

The memory type is GDDR6, which is the current standard for graphics memory. The card does not use the faster GDDR6X or HBM memory types, which is consistent with its entry-level positioning. The memory clock of 1350 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective) is on the lower end for GDDR6, further contributing to the bandwidth constraint. In practical terms, the memory subsystem means this card is best suited for 1080p gaming with balanced settings, where the 6 GB capacity and 129.6 GB/s bandwidth are adequate. Users who want to play at higher resolutions or with maximum texture quality will find the memory subsystem to be the limiting factor.