GeForce 6500 vs Radeon Pro WX 4100
GeForce 6500
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 6500 is positioned at rank 359 and the Radeon Pro WX 4100 is on rank 148, so the Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9589.5% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6500.
| Insight | GeForce 6500 | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9589.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+9589.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 4100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $85), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 470% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6500 | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+470%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($85) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6500 and Radeon Pro WX 4100
GeForce 6500
The GeForce 6500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 6 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1058 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points. Launch price was $109.
Radeon Pro WX 4100
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6500 scores 38 versus the Radeon Pro WX 4100's 3,682 — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 leads by 9589.5%. The GeForce 6500 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6500) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Raw compute: 0.8125 TFLOPS (GeForce 6500) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4100).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 38 | 3,682+9589% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8125 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+203% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce 6500) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4100) — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6500 draws 65W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4100's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6500) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 50W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 100mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 73.6+12167% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6500 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 launched at $399 and now averages $85. The GeForce 6500 costs 94.1% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.6 (GeForce 6500) vs 43.3 (Radeon Pro WX 4100) — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers 469.7% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 6500 | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-75% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-94% | $85 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.6 | 43.3+470% |
| Codename | GK107 | Baffin |
| Release | September 6 2012 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #719 | #526 |
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