Radeon Pro WX 5100
VS
GeForce GTX 670

Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs GeForce GTX 670

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 5100

2016Core: 713 MHzBoost: 1086 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 980 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. 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.

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 5100

#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
99%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
94%
#117
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1341%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
100%
#134
Quadro P2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
97%
#135
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
97%
#136
Quadro P3000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
97%
#139
Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $120
91%
#140
Radeon Pro V520
MSRP: $800|Avg: $300
91%
#141
Quadro M5500
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
90%
#142
Quadro K1200
MSRP: $300|Avg: $184
90%
#143
Quadro P400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $60
89%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
87%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
87%
#146
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
86%
#147
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 GeForce GTX 670.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+97.6%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $120), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 484.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+484.8%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)
More affordable ($20)

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 GeForce GTX 670

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the GeForce GTX 670 reaches 5,361 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 670 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670). Boost clocks: 1086 MHz vs 980 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
G3D Mark Score
5,500+3%
5,361
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1792+33%
1344
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.892 TFLOPS+48%
2.634 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1086 MHz+11%
980 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
112
112
L1 Cache
448 KB+300%
112 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 670 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 670) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
VRAM Capacity
7.906 GB+98%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3
N/A
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs NVENC (3rd Gen) (GeForce GTX 670). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (1st Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 670).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
Encoder
VCE 3.4
NVENC (3rd Gen)
Decoder
UVD 6.3
NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 670's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 670). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 82 C.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
TDP
75W-56%
170W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
173mm
241mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
82°C
82 C
Perf/Watt
73.3+133%
31.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 670 launched at $399 and now averages $20. The GeForce GTX 670 costs 83.3% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 268.1 (GeForce GTX 670) — the GeForce GTX 670 offers 485.4% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100GeForce GTX 670
MSRP
$499
$399-20%
Avg Price (30d)
$120
$20-83%
Performance per Dollar
45.8
268.1+485%
Codename
Ellesmere
GK104
Release
November 18 2016
May 10 2012
Ranking
#416
#424