Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs GeForce GTX 950

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 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 295.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 950.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+295.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $48 (vs $120), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 143.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+143.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($48)

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 5100 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 5100 and GeForce GTX 950

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 950

The GeForce GTX 950 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,357 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the GeForce GTX 950 reaches 5,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 950 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 950). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950). Boost clocks: 1086 MHz vs 1188 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
G3D Mark Score	5,500+3%	5,357
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+133%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.892 TFLOPS+113%	1.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1086 MHz	1188 MHz+9%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB+56%	288 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
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 950 has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 295.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB+295%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12_1
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 950's 90W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 202mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
TDP	75W-17%	90W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	173mm	202mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C	—
Perf/Watt	73.3+23%	59.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 and now averages $48. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 60% less ($72 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 143.7% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	GeForce GTX 950
MSRP	$499	$159-68%
Avg Price (30d)	$120	$48-60%
Performance per Dollar	45.8	111.6+144%
Codename	Ellesmere	GM206
Release	November 18 2016	August 20 2015
Ranking	#416	#425