GeForce GTX 850M vs Radeon Pro WX 3100
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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 GTX 850M is positioned at rank 68 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 is on rank 113, so the GeForce GTX 850M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 850M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 850M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $65), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 59.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+59.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65) |
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 GTX 850M and Radeon Pro WX 3100
GeForce GTX 850M
The GeForce GTX 850M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,537 points.
Radeon Pro WX 3100
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850M scores 2,537 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 reaches 2,584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,537 | 2,584+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.155 TFLOPS | 1.248 TFLOPS+8% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 850M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the GeForce GTX 850M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (12_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 3100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850M draws 45W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3100's 65W — a 36.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-31% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 56.4+42% | 39.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850M costs 38.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.4 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the GeForce GTX 850M offers 59.3% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850M | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-38% | $65 |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.4+59% | 39.8 |
| Codename | GM107 | Lexa |
| Release | March 12 2014 | June 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #629 | #624 |
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