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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 GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is on rank 9, so the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 7100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $180), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 83.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+83.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
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.
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,853 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 7,701 and the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design reaches 7,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1243 MHz vs 1480 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,701 | 7,853+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+80% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.728 TFLOPS+51% | 3.789 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1243 MHz | 1480 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 144+80% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+20% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) — the Radeon Pro WX 7100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 47.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 80W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.2 | 98.2+66% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design costs 44.4% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.8 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers 83.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $100-44% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.8 | 78.5+83% |
| Codename | Ellesmere | GP106 |
| Release | November 10 2016 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #331 | #401 |
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