
Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs Quadro M3000M

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 Quadro M3000M is on rank 9, so the Quadro M3000M 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 Quadro M3000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| 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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M3000M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro M3000M

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.

Quadro M3000M
The Quadro M3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 1,024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,574 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the Quadro M3000M reaches 5,574 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro M3000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 1 (Quadro M3000M). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 2.15 TFLOPS (Quadro M3000M).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,574+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+75% | 1,024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.892 TFLOPS+81% | 2.15 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+75% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+17% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro M3000M 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 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB+98% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M3000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M3000M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Quadro M3000M).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | 3rd Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the Quadro M3000M's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro M3000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 350W (Quadro M3000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | 75°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 73.3 | 74.3+1% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Quadro M3000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | Ellesmere | GM204 |
| Release | November 18 2016 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #416 | #411 |
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