Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs Radeon HD 6950
Radeon Pro WX 3100
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Radeon HD 6950
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3100
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). 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 6950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (275mm) |
💎 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 $100), it costs 35% less, resulting in a 53.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Radeon HD 6950
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 6950
The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 2,584 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950). Boost clocks: 1219 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,584 | 2,593 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1408+175% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.248 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+81% |
| Boost Clock | 1219 MHz+52% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 88+175% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 352 KB+175% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+9% | 11_2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 draws 65W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 101.9% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 275mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-68% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 275mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 39.8+206% | 13.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 and now averages $100. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 costs 35% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) — the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 53.7% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon HD 6950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-33% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-35% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.8+54% | 25.9 |
| Codename | Lexa | Cayman |
| Release | June 12 2017 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #624 | #623 |
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