Radeon Pro WX 4130 vs Radeon HD 6850

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 4130 is positioned at rank #186 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 4130

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

100%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

98%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

97%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

93%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#171

Tesla K20m

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2345%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

99%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

93%

#197

GRID K140Q

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92%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

88%

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P102-100

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87%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro WX 4130 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 4130	Radeon HD 6850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $100), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 310.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 4130	Radeon HD 6850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+310.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 4130 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 4130 and Radeon HD 6850

Radeon Pro WX 4130

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1002 MHz to 1053 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,890 points.

Radeon HD 6850

The Radeon HD 6850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 127W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,938 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 scores 1,890 and the Radeon HD 6850 reaches 1,938 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro WX 4130) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6850). Raw compute: 1.348 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4130) vs 1.488 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6850).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4130	Radeon HD 6850
G3D Mark Score	1,890	1,938+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	960+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.348 TFLOPS	1.488 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	48+20%
L1 Cache	160 KB	192 KB+20%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4130	Radeon HD 6850
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 4130 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6850 has 1 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4130) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850) — the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4130	Radeon HD 6850
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 4130) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 6850).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4130	Radeon HD 6850
Encoder	VCE 3.4	—
Decoder	UVD 6.3	—
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6850's 127W — a 87% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4130) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4130	Radeon HD 6850
TDP	50W-61%	127W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	37.8+147%	15.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 6850 launched at $179 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 6850 costs 75% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4130) vs 77.5 (Radeon HD 6850) — the Radeon HD 6850 offers 310.1% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).