Radeon Pro WX 2100
VS
GeForce GTX 580M

Radeon Pro WX 2100 vs GeForce GTX 580M

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 2100

2017Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1219 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580M

2011Core: 620 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 GTX 580M is on rank 176, so the Radeon Pro WX 2100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
99%
#63
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%
#119
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%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 580M

#166
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
347%
#168
314%
#169
314%
#173
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
285%
#174
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
283%
#176
GeForce GTX 580M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#177
GeForce GTX 860M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
#179
Radeon R9 360
MSRP: $99|Avg: $55
98%
#180
98%
#181
GeForce GTX 460M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
97%
#182
Radeon 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
97%
#183
GeForce GT 525M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
96%
#185
Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
96%
#187
GeForce MX550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro WX 2100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 580M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 2100GeForce GTX 580M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 580M 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 2100 and GeForce GTX 580M

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580M

The GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,878 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 scores 1,871 and the GeForce GTX 580M reaches 1,878 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 580M). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 2100GeForce GTX 580M
G3D Mark Score
1,871
1,878
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.248 TFLOPS+31%
0.9523 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
64+100%
L1 Cache
128 KB
512 KB+300%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 2100GeForce GTX 580M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 580M) — the GeForce GTX 580M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 2100GeForce GTX 580M
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
256-bit+300%
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 2100GeForce GTX 580M
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6+15%
4.0
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 2100GeForce GTX 580M
Encoder
VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder
UVD 6.3
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 580M's 100W — a 96.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 95°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 2100GeForce GTX 580M
TDP
35W-65%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C-16%
95°C
Perf/Watt
53.5+185%
18.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 2100GeForce GTX 580M
MSRP
$149
Avg Price (30d)
$45
Codename
Lexa
GF114
Release
June 4 2017
June 28 2011
Ranking
#702
#700