GeForce GTX 690 vs Radeon Pro WX 5100

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 5100

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

99%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

94%

#117

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1341%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

100%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

97%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

97%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

91%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

91%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

90%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

89%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

87%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

87%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

86%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 690 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon Pro WX 5100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
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 (+295.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 690 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 690 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $120), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 168.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon Pro WX 5100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+168.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

GeForce GTX 690 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 690 and Radeon Pro WX 5100

GeForce GTX 690

The GeForce GTX 690 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 3 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 1019 MHz. It has 3072 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,536 points. Launch price was $999.

Radeon Pro WX 5100

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 713 MHz to 1086 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 690 scores 5,536 and the Radeon Pro WX 5100 reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 690 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 690) vs 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Raw compute: 3.13 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 690) vs 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Boost clocks: 1019 MHz vs 1086 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon Pro WX 5100
G3D Mark Score	5,536	5,500
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3072 ×2+71%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.13 TFLOPS ×2	3.892 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1019 MHz	1086 MHz+7%
ROPs	32 ×2	32
TMUs	128 ×2+14%	112
L1 Cache	128 KB	448 KB+250%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon Pro WX 5100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 690 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 295.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit x2 vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 690) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 5100) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon Pro WX 5100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	7.906 GB+295%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit x2+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 690) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon Pro WX 5100
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 690) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Decoder: VP5 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon Pro WX 5100
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VP5	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 690 draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro WX 5100's 75W — a 120% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 690) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 279mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 690	Radeon Pro WX 5100
TDP	300W	75W-75%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	173mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	82°C
Perf/Watt	18.5	73.3+296%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 690 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 690 costs 62.5% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 123.0 (GeForce GTX 690) vs 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) — the GeForce GTX 690 offers 168.6% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).