
Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs GeForce GTX 670

Radeon Pro WX 5100
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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. 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
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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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce 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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce GTX 670 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce 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 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GeForce 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 |
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