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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 5100
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 | Radeon R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+163.5%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 280 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $120), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 201.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Radeon R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+201.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 5100 and Radeon R9 280
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.
Radeon R9 280
The Radeon R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 4 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 933 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,532 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the Radeon R9 280 reaches 5,532 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 Radeon R9 280 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 280). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 3.344 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280). Boost clocks: 1086 MHz vs 933 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Radeon R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500 | 5,532 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.892 TFLOPS+16% | 3.344 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1086 MHz+16% | 933 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112 | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Radeon R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 280 has 3 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 163.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon R9 280) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Radeon R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB+164% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 280's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 500W (Radeon R9 280). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Radeon R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 73.3+165% | 27.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R9 280 launched at $279 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 280 costs 66.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 138.3 (Radeon R9 280) — the Radeon R9 280 offers 202% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Radeon R9 280 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $279-44% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $40-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.8 | 138.3+202% |
| Codename | Ellesmere | Tahiti |
| Release | November 18 2016 | March 4 2014 |
| Ranking | #416 | #415 |
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