Radeon HD 6850 vs Radeon Pro WX 4130

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 6850

2010

Radeon Pro WX 4130

2017Core: 1002 MHzBoost: 1053 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6850

127

1,938

+2.5%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Radeon Pro WX 4130

1,890

0.0%

Radeon HD 8750M

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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.

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 4130

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

100%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

98%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

97%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

93%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#171

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2345%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

99%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

93%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

88%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro WX 4130 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 6850	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $100), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 310.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6850	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+310.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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.

Radeon HD 6850 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6850 and Radeon Pro WX 4130

Radeon HD 6850

The Radeon HD 6850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 127W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,938 points. Launch price was $179.

Radeon Pro WX 4130

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1002 MHz to 1053 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,890 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6850 scores 1,938 and the Radeon Pro WX 4130 reaches 1,890 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Raw compute: 1.488 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6850) vs 1.348 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4130).

Feature	Radeon HD 6850	Radeon Pro WX 4130
G3D Mark Score	1,938+3%	1,890
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	960+50%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.488 TFLOPS+10%	1.348 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB+20%	160 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6850	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6850 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850	Radeon Pro WX 4130
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon HD 6850) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 4130).

Feature	Radeon HD 6850	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Encoder	—	VCE 3.4
Decoder	—	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6850 draws 127W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4130's 50W — a 87% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6850) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850	Radeon Pro WX 4130
TDP	127W	50W-61%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	15.3	37.8+147%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6850 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 launched at $300 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 6850 costs 75% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.5 (Radeon HD 6850) vs 18.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the Radeon HD 6850 offers 310.1% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).