Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs L2
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is positioned at rank 132 and the L2 is on rank 254, 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 L2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L2 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The L2 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 0.6% 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 L2.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) |
| 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 Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $1,500 for the L2, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1157.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1157.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
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 L2
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.
L2
The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the L2 reaches 5,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1086 MHz vs 2520 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,467 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 11776+557% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.892 TFLOPS | 59.35 TFLOPS+1425% |
| Boost Clock | 1086 MHz | 2520 MHz+132% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 112 | 368+229% |
| L1 Cache | 0.44 MB | 11.5 MB+2514% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 96 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 L2 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB+98% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 96 MB+4700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 8th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the L2's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 73.3+268% | 19.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the L2 launched at $2000 and now averages $1500. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 costs 92% less ($1380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 3.6 (L2) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 1172.2% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | L2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-75% | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-92% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.8+1172% | 3.6 |
| Codename | Ellesmere | AD102 |
| Release | November 18 2016 | November 16 2023 |
| Ranking | #416 | #189 |
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