Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs FirePro R5000

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 3100 is positioned at rank 113 and the FirePro R5000 is on rank 272, so the Radeon Pro WX 3100 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 3100

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Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

98%

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Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

97%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

96%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

95%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

93%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

91%

#98

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1138%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

100%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

97%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

97%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

96%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

95%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

98%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

97%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

88%

#257

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6130%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

100%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

99%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

97%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

97%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

92%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

89%

#286

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

88%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 3100.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 3100	FirePro R5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
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	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 3100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $150), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 125.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 3100	FirePro R5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+125.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 3100 Benchmark Check

FirePro R5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 3100 and FirePro R5000

Radeon Pro WX 3100

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 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 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 2,584 and the FirePro R5000 reaches 2,647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro R5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 768 (FirePro R5000). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	FirePro R5000
G3D Mark Score	2,584	2,647+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+2%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	FirePro R5000
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 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	FirePro R5000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 12 (FirePro R5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	FirePro R5000
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro R5000).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	FirePro R5000
Encoder	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 draws 65W versus the FirePro R5000's 150W — a 79.1% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 350W (FirePro R5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 279mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	FirePro R5000
TDP	65W-57%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	279mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	39.8+126%	17.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 costs 56.7% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 17.6 (FirePro R5000) — the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 126.1% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).