Radeon Pro WX 2100 vs GeForce 945A
Radeon Pro WX 2100
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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 Pro WX 2100 is positioned at rank 118 and the GeForce 945A is on rank 262, so the Radeon Pro WX 2100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 2100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 945A.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 945A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 945A holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $45), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 78.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+78.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 Pro WX 2100 and GeForce 945A
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.
GeForce 945A
The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 2100 scores 1,871 and the GeForce 945A reaches 1,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 945A uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 384 (GeForce 945A). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A). Boost clocks: 1219 MHz vs 1189 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,871+1% | 1,852 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.248 TFLOPS+37% | 0.9132 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1219 MHz+3% | 1189 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 2100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945A has 512 MB. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 1 MB (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945A). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs H.264,HEVC (GeForce 945A).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) | 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 2100 draws 35W versus the GeForce 945A's 33W — a 5.9% difference. The GeForce 945A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 350W (GeForce 945A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 33W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 53.5 | 56.1+5% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce 945A launched at $100 and now averages $25. The GeForce 945A costs 44.4% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 74.1 (GeForce 945A) — the GeForce 945A offers 78.1% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 945A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $25-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 41.6 | 74.1+78% |
| Codename | Lexa | GM108 |
| Release | June 4 2017 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #702 | #705 |
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