Radeon Pro WX 5100 vs Tesla K80
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 Tesla K80 is on rank 343, 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 Tesla K80
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 Tesla K80.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla K80 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla K80 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $120), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 134% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+134%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 Tesla K80
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.
Tesla K80
The Tesla K80 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2014. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 824 MHz. It has 2496 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,363 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 and the Tesla K80 reaches 5,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Tesla K80 uses Kepler 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 2,496 (Tesla K80). Raw compute: 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla K80). Boost clocks: 1086 MHz vs 824 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500+3% | 5,363 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2496 ×2+39% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.892 TFLOPS | 4.113 TFLOPS ×2+6% |
| Boost Clock | 1086 MHz+32% | 824 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 112 | 208 ×2+86% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+115% | 208 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla K80 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 1.5 MB (Tesla K80) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB+98% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75W versus the Tesla K80's 300W — a 120% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 350W (Tesla K80). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-75% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 73.3+309% | 17.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Tesla K80 launched at $5000 and now averages $50. The Tesla K80 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) vs 107.3 (Tesla K80) — the Tesla K80 offers 134.3% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 5100 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-90% | $5000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $50-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 45.8 | 107.3+134% |
| Codename | Ellesmere | GK210 |
| Release | November 18 2016 | November 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #416 | #419 |
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