
Radeon Pro WX 7100 vs Quadro P4200 Max-Q

Radeon Pro WX 7100
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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 7100 is positioned at rank 144 and the Quadro P4200 Max-Q is on rank 12, so the Quadro P4200 Max-Q 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 Quadro P4200 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P4200 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro P4200 Max-Q

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.

Quadro P4200 Max-Q
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,800 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 7,701 and the Quadro P4200 Max-Q reaches 7,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro P4200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 2,304 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 6.82 TFLOPS (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1243 MHz vs 1480 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,701 | 7,800+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.728 TFLOPS | 6.82 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1243 MHz | 1480 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 864 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro P4200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). 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 (Quadro P4200 Max-Q).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro P4200 Max-Q's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 350W (Quadro P4200 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 100W-23% |
| 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 | 78.0+32% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P4200 Max-Q is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Quadro P4200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | — |
| Codename | Ellesmere | GP104 |
| Release | November 10 2016 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #331 | #234 |
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