Radeon HD 6850 X2 vs Radeon Pro WX 3100
Radeon HD 6850 X2
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3100
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro WX 3100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 Radeon HD 6850 X2.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $65), it costs 23% less, resulting in a 27.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️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 Radeon HD 6850 X2 and Radeon Pro WX 3100
Radeon HD 6850 X2
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 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 Radeon HD 6850 X2 scores 2,534 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 reaches 2,584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,534 | 2,584+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 960 ×2+88% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.536 TFLOPS ×2+23% | 1.248 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48 ×2+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (12_0)+7% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 draws 254W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3100's 65W — a 118.5% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 254W | 65W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 350W-42% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 285mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.0 | 39.8+298% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 and now averages $65. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 costs 23.1% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers 27.4% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $199-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-23% | $65 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.7+27% | 39.8 |
| Codename | Barts | Lexa |
| Release | September 19 2011 | June 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #630 | #624 |
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