Radeon Pro WX 2100 vs FirePro M5100

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. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is positioned at rank #118 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon Pro WX 2100

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RTX A4500

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99%

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RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

99%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

96%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

94%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

#103

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1176%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

100%

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CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

98%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

97%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

91%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

88%

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Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 2100.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 2100	FirePro M5100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $45), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 2100	FirePro M5100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 Pro WX 2100 Benchmark Check

FirePro M5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 2100 and FirePro M5100

Radeon Pro WX 2100

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 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 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,871 points. Launch price was $149.

FirePro M5100

The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 scores 1,871 and the FirePro M5100 reaches 1,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro M5100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 640 (FirePro M5100). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100). Boost clocks: 1219 MHz vs 775 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	FirePro M5100
G3D Mark Score	1,871	1,874
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS+26%	0.992 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1219 MHz+57%	775 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	FirePro M5100
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	FirePro M5100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	FirePro M5100
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (FL11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	FirePro M5100
Encoder	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 draws 35W versus the FirePro M5100's 150W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 350W (FirePro M5100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 82mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	FirePro M5100
TDP	35W-77%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	82mm
Height	69mm	70mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	53.5+328%	12.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the FirePro M5100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The FirePro M5100 costs 33.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 62.5 (FirePro M5100) — the FirePro M5100 offers 50.2% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).