Radeon Pro WX 5100
VS
Quadro M3000M

Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs Quadro M3000M

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 5100

2016Core: 713 MHzBoost: 1086 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro M3000M

2015Core: 1050 MHz

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.

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 Quadro M3000M

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
186%
#9
Quadro M3000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 5100Quadro 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100Quadro 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)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100Quadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100Quadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100Quadro M3000M
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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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).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100Quadro 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)
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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.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100Quadro 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%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 5100Quadro M3000M
MSRP
$499
Avg Price (30d)
$120
Codename
Ellesmere
GM204
Release
November 18 2016
August 18 2015
Ranking
#416
#411