Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs GRID P40-12Q
Radeon Pro WX 5100
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is positioned at rank 132 and the GRID P40-12Q is on rank 351, so the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 5100
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-12Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-12Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| 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 (+97.6%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $5,699), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4614.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4614.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699) |
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 GRID P40-12Q
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.
GRID P40-12Q
The GRID P40-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the GRID P40-12Q reaches 5,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID P40-12Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q). Boost clocks: 1086 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,540 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.892 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+24% |
| Boost Clock | 1086 MHz | 1178 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 768 KB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-12Q 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 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB+98% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the GRID P40-12Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 350W (GRID P40-12Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 73.3+198% | 24.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GRID P40-12Q launched at $5699 and now averages $5699. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 costs 97.9% less ($5579 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 1.0 (GRID P40-12Q) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 4480% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-91% | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-98% | $5699 |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.8+4480% | 1.0 |
| Codename | Ellesmere | GM204 |
| Release | November 18 2016 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #416 | #433 |
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