Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs Radeon HD 6850 X2

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

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Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

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98%

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Radeon Pro WX 8200

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97%

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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%

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RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

91%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1138%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

100%

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Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

97%

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Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

97%

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CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

96%

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Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

95%

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Quadro T2000

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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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro WX 3100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 Radeon HD 6850 X2.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 3100	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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 (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 X2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $65), it costs 23% less, resulting in a 27.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 3100	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)	✅More affordable ($50)

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

Radeon HD 6850 X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 3100 and Radeon HD 6850 X2

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.

Radeon HD 6850 X2

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 2,584 and the Radeon HD 6850 X2 reaches 2,534 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6850 X2 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	Radeon HD 6850 X2
G3D Mark Score	2,584+2%	2,534
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	960 ×2+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS	1.536 TFLOPS ×2+23%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	32	48 ×2+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	Radeon HD 6850 X2
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)

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6850 X2 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.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	Radeon HD 6850 X2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	Radeon HD 6850 X2
DirectX	12 (12_0)+7%	11.2
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 2.2.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	Radeon HD 6850 X2
Encoder	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)	UVD 2.2
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 2.2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 6850 X2's 254W — a 118.5% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 285mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 3100	Radeon HD 6850 X2
TDP	65W-74%	254W
Recommended PSU	350W-42%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	168mm	285mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	39.8+298%	10.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 costs 23.1% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) — the Radeon HD 6850 X2 offers 27.4% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).