Radeon Pro WX 4100
VS
Radeon HD 7970M

Radeon Pro WX 4100 vs Radeon HD 7970M

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 4100

2016Core: 1125 MHzBoost: 1201 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7970M

2012Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Radeon HD 7970M is on rank 133, so the Radeon HD 7970M 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 4100

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
98%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
94%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
82%
#133
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1601%
#148
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
100%
#149
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
99%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
98%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
98%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
98%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
95%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
93%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
91%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7970M

#39
Radeon RX 7700S
MSRP: $449|Avg: $350
94%
#123
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
296%
#125
269%
#126
268%
#130
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
244%
#131
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
242%
#133
Radeon HD 7970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#139
Iris Xe MAX Graphics
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
98%
#145
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
MSRP: $229|Avg: $65
95%
#147
GeForce GT 630M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7970M.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 4100Radeon HD 7970M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX 4100 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Radeon HD 7970M

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7970M

The Radeon HD 7970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,663 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 scores 3,682 and the Radeon HD 7970M reaches 3,663 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7970M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4100Radeon HD 7970M
G3D Mark Score
3,682
3,663
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.46 TFLOPS+13%
2.176 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
64
80+25%
L1 Cache
256 KB
320 KB+25%
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4100Radeon HD 7970M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7970M) — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4100Radeon HD 7970M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7970M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4100Radeon HD 7970M
TDP
50W-50%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
73.6+101%
36.6
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4100Radeon HD 7970M
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$85
Codename
Baffin
Wimbledon
Release
November 10 2016
April 24 2012
Ranking
#526
#531