Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs GRID M10-8Q
Radeon Pro WX 3100
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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 3100 is positioned at rank 113 and the GRID M10-8Q is on rank 346, so the Radeon Pro WX 3100 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 3100
Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 $500), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 666% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+666%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 GRID M10-8Q
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.
GRID M10-8Q
The GRID M10-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,595 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 2,584 and the GRID M10-8Q reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M10-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 640 (GRID M10-8Q). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-8Q). Boost clocks: 1219 MHz vs 1306 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,584 | 2,595 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.248 TFLOPS | 1.672 TFLOPS+34% |
| Boost Clock | 1219 MHz | 1306 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-8Q 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-8Q) — the GRID M10-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID M10-8Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GRID M10-8Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs H.264,H.265 (GRID M10-8Q).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) | NVENC (4th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 draws 65W versus the GRID M10-8Q's 225W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 350W (GRID M10-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-71% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 39.8+246% | 11.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GRID M10-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 costs 87% less ($435 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 5.2 (GRID M10-8Q) — the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 665.4% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | GRID M10-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-92% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-87% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.8+665% | 5.2 |
| Codename | Lexa | GM107 |
| Release | June 12 2017 | May 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #624 | #622 |
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