Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs Arc A310
Radeon Pro WX 5100
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Arc A310
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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. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is positioned at rank #132 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 5100
Performance Per Dollar Arc A310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A310 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Arc A310 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 97.6% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A310.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+97.6%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc A310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $120 for the Radeon Pro WX 5100, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 18.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($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 5100 and Arc A310
Radeon Pro WX 5100
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 713 MHz to 1086 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $499.
Arc A310
The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the Arc A310 reaches 5,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Arc A310 uses Generation 12.7, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 768 (Arc A310). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310). Boost clocks: 1086 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500+1% | 5,438 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+133% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.892 TFLOPS+27% | 3.072 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1086 MHz | 2000 MHz+84% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 1.1 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A310 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 97.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 4 MB (Arc A310) — the Arc A310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB+98% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A310). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A310). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the Arc A310's 75W — a 0% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 300W (Arc A310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 173mm vs 169mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 173mm | 169mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | 65°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 73.3+1% | 72.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Arc A310 launched at $100 and now averages $100. The Arc A310 costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 54.4 (Arc A310) — the Arc A310 offers 18.8% better value. The Arc A310 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $100-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $100-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.8 | 54.4+19% |
| Codename | Ellesmere | DG2-128 |
| Release | November 18 2016 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #416 | #422 |
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