Radeon Pro WX 3100
VS
GeForce GTX 650 Ti

Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs GeForce GTX 650 Ti

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 3100

2017Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1219 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

2012Core: 928 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. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is positioned at rank #113 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 3100

#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
98%
#60
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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 650 Ti.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $65), it costs 54% less, resulting in a 111.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+111.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)
More affordable ($30)

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 3100 and GeForce GTX 650 Ti

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 650 Ti

The GeForce GTX 650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,525 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 2,584 and the GeForce GTX 650 Ti reaches 2,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
G3D Mark Score
2,584+2%
2,525
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.248 TFLOPS
1.425 TFLOPS+14%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
64+100%
L1 Cache
128 KB+100%
64 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
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)

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 256 KB (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the Radeon Pro WX 3100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
DirectX
12 (12_0)+9%
11.0
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
Encoder
VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder
UVD 6.3
PureVideo VP5
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 650 Ti's 110W — a 51.4% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 650 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
TDP
65W-41%
110W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
168mm
145mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
70-13%
Perf/Watt
39.8+73%
23.0
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce GTX 650 Ti launched at $149 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 650 Ti costs 53.8% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 84.2 (GeForce GTX 650 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 650 Ti offers 111.6% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 3100GeForce GTX 650 Ti
MSRP
$199
$149-25%
Avg Price (30d)
$65
$30-54%
Performance per Dollar
39.8
84.2+112%
Codename
Lexa
GK106
Release
June 12 2017
October 9 2012
Ranking
#624
#633