Radeon Pro WX 4100 vs GeForce MX450
Radeon Pro WX 4100
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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 4100 is positioned at rank 148 and the GeForce MX450 is on rank 307, so the Radeon Pro WX 4100 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 4100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX450
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX450 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX450 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4100 | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $85 versus $200 for the GeForce MX450, it costs 57% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 132.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4100 | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+132.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($85) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 4100 and GeForce MX450
Radeon Pro WX 4100
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce MX450
The GeForce MX450 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 1 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,720 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 scores 3,682 and the GeForce MX450 reaches 3,720 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce MX450 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 896 (GeForce MX450). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 3.226 TFLOPS (GeForce MX450). Boost clocks: 1201 MHz vs 1575 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4100 | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,682 | 3,720+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+14% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.46 TFLOPS | 3.226 TFLOPS+31% |
| Boost Clock | 1201 MHz | 1575 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4100 | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX450 has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4100 | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 draws 50W versus the GeForce MX450's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce MX450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 350W (GeForce MX450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4100 | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 25W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 73.6 | 148.8+102% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GeForce MX450 launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 costs 57.5% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.3 (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 18.6 (GeForce MX450) — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers 132.8% better value. The GeForce MX450 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4100 | GeForce MX450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $250-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85-57% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.3+133% | 18.6 |
| Codename | Baffin | N17S-G5 / GP107-670-A1 |
| Release | November 10 2016 | August 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #526 | #523 |
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