Radeon Pro WX 2100 vs Radeon R7 450

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%

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RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

96%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

94%

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

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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%

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Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

97%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

91%

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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 Radeon R7 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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	Radeon R7 450
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $45), it costs 22% less, resulting in a 29.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 2100	Radeon R7 450
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+29.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)	✅More affordable ($35)

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

Radeon R7 450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 2100 and Radeon R7 450

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.

Radeon R7 450

The Radeon R7 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,887 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 scores 1,871 and the Radeon R7 450 reaches 1,887 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 450 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 512 (Radeon R7 450). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 450).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	Radeon R7 450
G3D Mark Score	1,871	1,887
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS+52%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	Radeon R7 450
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	Radeon R7 450
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 draws 35W versus the Radeon R7 450's 55W — a 44.4% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 250W (Radeon R7 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 2100	Radeon R7 450
TDP	35W-36%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	53.5+56%	34.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the Radeon R7 450 launched at $219 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 450 costs 22.2% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) vs 53.9 (Radeon R7 450) — the Radeon R7 450 offers 29.6% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).