Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs GeForce GTX 850M

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 GeForce GTX 850M is on rank 68, so the GeForce GTX 850M 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

#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 GeForce GTX 850M

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

#58

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

214%

#60

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

194%

#61

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

193%

#65

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

176%

#66

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

175%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

95%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

93%

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 1.9% 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 850M.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 3100	GeForce GTX 850M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 850M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 850M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $65), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 59.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 3100	GeForce GTX 850M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+59.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)	✅More affordable ($40)

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

GeForce GTX 850M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 3100 and GeForce GTX 850M

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.

GeForce GTX 850M

The GeForce GTX 850M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,537 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 2,584 and the GeForce GTX 850M reaches 2,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 850M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850M). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	GeForce GTX 850M
G3D Mark Score	2,584+2%	2,537
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS+8%	1.155 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	GeForce GTX 850M
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 850M 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850M) — the GeForce GTX 850M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	GeForce GTX 850M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 850M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	GeForce GTX 850M
DirectX	12 (12_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 850M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 850M).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	GeForce GTX 850M
Encoder	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 850M's 45W — a 36.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	GeForce GTX 850M
TDP	65W	45W-31%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	39.8	56.4+42%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 850M costs 38.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 63.4 (GeForce GTX 850M) — the GeForce GTX 850M offers 59.3% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).