Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs Radeon R9 285 / 380

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 285 / 380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+295.3%)	❌ 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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $199), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 64.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 5100	Radeon R9 285 / 380
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+64.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($120)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)

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.

Radeon Pro WX 5100 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 285 / 380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 5100 and Radeon R9 285 / 380

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 285 / 380

The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the Radeon R9 285 / 380 reaches 5,550 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	Radeon R9 285 / 380
G3D Mark Score	5,500	5,550
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.892 TFLOPS+18%	3.29 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112	112
L1 Cache	448 KB	448 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	Radeon R9 285 / 380
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 295.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	Radeon R9 285 / 380
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB+295%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 12 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	Radeon R9 285 / 380
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	Radeon R9 285 / 380
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 285 / 380's 190W — a 86.8% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 221mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	Radeon R9 285 / 380
TDP	75W-61%	190W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	173mm	221mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	82°C	—
Perf/Watt	73.3+151%	29.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 costs 39.7% less ($79 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 64.2% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 5100	Radeon R9 285 / 380
MSRP	$499	$199-60%
Avg Price (30d)	$120-40%	$199
Performance per Dollar	45.8+64%	27.9
Codename	Ellesmere	Tonga
Release	November 18 2016	September 2 2014
Ranking	#416	#365