
Radeon Pro WX 2100 vs GeForce GTX 580M

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 GTX 580M is on rank 176, 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 GTX 580M
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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 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

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 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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 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% |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 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 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce 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 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 2100 | GeForce GTX 580M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | GF114 |
| Release | June 4 2017 | June 28 2011 |
| Ranking | #702 | #700 |
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