Radeon Pro WX 7100 vs FirePro W9100
Radeon Pro WX 7100
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is positioned at rank 144 and the FirePro W9100 is on rank 299, so the Radeon Pro WX 7100 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 7100
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W9100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 7100.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (275mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 7100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $180 (vs $200), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 10.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($180) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 7100 and FirePro W9100
Radeon Pro WX 7100
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1188 MHz to 1243 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,701 points. Launch price was $799.
FirePro W9100
The FirePro W9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 26 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,748 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 7,701 and the FirePro W9100 reaches 7,748 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W9100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 2,816 (FirePro W9100). Raw compute: 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 5.238 TFLOPS (FirePro W9100).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,701 | 7,748 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2816+22% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.728 TFLOPS+9% | 5.238 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 176+22% |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 704 KB+22% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W9100 has 16 GB. The FirePro W9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 1 MB (FirePro W9100) — the Radeon Pro WX 7100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 12 (FirePro W9100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W9100). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs H.264 (FirePro W9100).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 draws 130W versus the FirePro W9100's 275W — a 71.6% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 350W (FirePro W9100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 275mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 93.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-53% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 275mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-14% | 93 |
| Perf/Watt | 59.2+110% | 28.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the FirePro W9100 launched at $4000 and now averages $200. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 costs 10% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.8 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 38.7 (FirePro W9100) — the Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 10.6% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | FirePro W9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799-80% | $4000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180-10% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.8+11% | 38.7 |
| Codename | Ellesmere | Hawaii |
| Release | November 10 2016 | March 26 2014 |
| Ranking | #331 | #328 |
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