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Radeon HD 7970M
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Radeon Pro WX 4100
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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 Radeon HD 7970M is positioned at rank 133 and the Radeon Pro WX 4100 is on rank 148, so the Radeon HD 7970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7970M
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 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7970M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7970M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX 4100 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7970M and Radeon Pro WX 4100
Radeon HD 7970M
The Radeon HD 7970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,663 points.
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
The Radeon HD 7970M scores 3,663 and the Radeon Pro WX 4100 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7970M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Raw compute: 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4100).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,663 | 3,682 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+25% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.176 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+13% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+25% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4100) — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7970M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4100's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7970M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 36.6 | 73.6+101% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7970M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $85 |
| Codename | Wimbledon | Baffin |
| Release | April 24 2012 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #531 | #526 |
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