Radeon RX 5300M vs Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics

Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks

Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon RX 5300M and Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics across specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Radeon RX 5300M outperforms Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics by ~6% on the catalog index; this is not a measured FPS gain.+6%

Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better. How is this calculated?

H2HBench Data Quality

Low confidence
Specifications: Field verification not recordedVerified gaming results: 0Estimated / unverified results: 32Price record updated: Sep 6, 2026

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H2HBench Verdict

Higher catalog score: Radeon RX 5300M (~5%)

The score difference is not a measured FPS improvement.

Reasons to consider Radeon RX 5300M

  • Higher catalog performance index
  • More graphics memory
  • Recorded feature support: OpenCL 2.1 · FSR

Reasons to consider Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics

  • Lower stated power consumption
  • Recorded feature support: OpenCL 3.0 · XeSS
Low confidence

Catalog metrics radar

Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.

H2H
Performance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
Performance
3432
Efficiency
100100
Price / performance
5555
Memory capacity
6050
Missing values are never replaced with zero or an average.Model: H2H 2026.07 fixed scale.

Graphics card ranking

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The ranking is recalculated automatically from catalog data.

Positions 79–84of 411
Radeon RX 5300M#81position in the GPU ranking
Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphicsnot in TOP100position in the GPU ranking

Which should you choose?

Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.

COMMUNITY CHOICE

Radeon RX 5300M

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Head to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.

Overview

Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.

CategoryRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
34Better
32
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
31Better
29
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
28Better
27
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
45Better
43

Specifications

The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.

SpecificationRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Power consumptionBetter
Process nodeBetter
Upscaling
HDMI
DisplayPort
Max monitors
Max resolution
USB Type-C
Recommended PSU
Length
DirectX
Thickness
Vulkan
OpenGL
TFLOPSBetter
Power consumptionBetter
Architecture
Memory type
Compute API
Launch price
Shader units / coresBetter
Interface
Power connector
Die sizeBetter
Memory cache
Clock speedBetter
Base clockBetter
Boost clockBetter
VRAMBetter
Memory frequencyBetter
Memory busBetter
Memory bandwidthBetter
Transistor count
Device class
Release date

Gaming FPS

Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.

The Gaming FPS section compares Radeon RX 5300M and Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.

Radeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Verified externalEstimatedSources ↗
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p High
179 FPS
160 FPS
1080p Ultra
123 FPS
113 FPS
1440p Ultra
65 FPS
61 FPS
4K Ultra
22 FPS
22 FPS
Game1080p High1080p Ultra1440p Ultra4K Ultra
Counter-Strike 2Radeon RX 5300M179 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics160 FPSRadeon RX 5300M123 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics113 FPSRadeon RX 5300M65 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics61 FPSRadeon RX 5300M22 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics22 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077Radeon RX 5300M116 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics103 FPSRadeon RX 5300M97 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics89 FPSRadeon RX 5300M47 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics44 FPSRadeon RX 5300M15 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics15 FPS
Forza Horizon 5Radeon RX 5300M146 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics130 FPSRadeon RX 5300M92 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics84 FPSRadeon RX 5300M59 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics55 FPSRadeon RX 5300M33 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics32 FPS
Hogwarts LegacyRadeon RX 5300M95 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics84 FPSRadeon RX 5300M77 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics71 FPSRadeon RX 5300M42 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics39 FPSRadeon RX 5300M15 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics15 FPS
Average FPSRadeon RX 5300M134 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics119 FPSRadeon RX 5300M97 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics89 FPSRadeon RX 5300M53 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics50 FPSRadeon RX 5300M21 FPSIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics21 FPS

H2H workload indices

Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.

IndexRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX GraphicsDifference
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10034326%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10040385%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100413710%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100605018%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.

H2H AI workload indices

Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.

IndexRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX GraphicsDifference
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100464014%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100453914%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100413710%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100494215%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100423713%

These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.

Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling

SpecificationsRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
DirectX12.112.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingFSRXeSS
Compute APIOpenCL 2.1OpenCL 3.0

Architecture and release

SpecificationsRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
ArchitectureRDNA 1Xe LP
Process node7 nmBetter10 nm
Release date20192020
Device classMobileMobile

GPU cores, die and clocks

SpecificationsRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
Transistor count6400 millionNot publicly specified
Die size158 mm²95 mm²Better
Shader units / cores1408Better768
Base clock1000 MHzBetter300 MHz
Boost clock1445 MHz1650 MHzBetter

Board size, power and compatibility

SpecificationsRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
LengthOEM dependentOEM dependent
ThicknessOEM dependentIGP
Recommended PSUOEM dependent200 W
Power connectorNoneIntegrated laptop power

Display outputs and limits

SpecificationsRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
HDMIOEM dependentOEM dependent
DisplayPortOEM dependentOEM dependent
USB Type-COEM dependentOEM dependent
Max monitorsOEM dependentOEM dependent
Max resolutionOEM dependentDepends on host system

Memory and compute throughput

SpecificationsRadeon RX 5300MIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics
VRAM3 GB GDDR64 GB LPDDR4XBetter
Memory typeGDDR6LPDDR4X
Memory bus96 bit128 bitBetter
TFLOPS4.069Better2.534

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Device ARadeon RX 5300M45
Device BIntel Iris Xe MAX Graphics43
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Calculated scores · How is this calculated?

Scores use the catalog model and may include estimated inputs. Open each score to see its origin and the methodology.

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Frequently asked comparison questions

Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.

01Which is better for gaming: Radeon RX 5300M or Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics?

Radeon RX 5300M has the higher overall gaming score, while Radeon RX 5300M offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.

02Which is better for streaming?

Radeon RX 5300M is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.

03Which is better for Blender?

Radeon RX 5300M is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.

04Which is better for video editing?

Radeon RX 5300M offers more overall performance, while Radeon RX 5300M offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.

05Which is better for neural networks and AI?

Radeon RX 5300M is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.

06Which is better for 1080p?

Radeon RX 5300M is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.

07Which is better for 1440p?

Radeon RX 5300M leads in combined 1440p performance. Radeon RX 5300M can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.

08Which is better for 4K?

Radeon RX 5300M is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.

09Which is better for a quiet PC?

Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.

10Which is better without replacing the power supply?

Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.

11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?

Consider upgrading to Radeon RX 5300M if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.