Radeon Pro WX 7100 vs Radeon RX 6400
Radeon Pro WX 7100
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Radeon RX 6400
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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. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is positioned at rank #144 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 7100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6400 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 6400 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 Radeon RX 6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $139 versus $180 for the Radeon Pro WX 7100, it costs 23% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 30% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180) | ✅More affordable ($139) |
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 Radeon RX 6400
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.
Radeon RX 6400
The Radeon RX 6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1923 MHz to 2321 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 53W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,728 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 7,701 and the Radeon RX 6400 reaches 7,728 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 6400 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6400). Raw compute: 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 3.565 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6400). Boost clocks: 1243 MHz vs 2321 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,701 | 7,728 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+200% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.728 TFLOPS+61% | 3.565 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1243 MHz | 2321 MHz+87% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+200% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+125% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6400 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6400 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6400) — the Radeon Pro WX 7100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6400). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs None (Radeon RX 6400). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6400).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6400's 53W — a 84.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 350W (Radeon RX 6400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 172mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 53W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 241mm | 172mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 59.2 | 145.8+146% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Radeon RX 6400 launched at $159 and now averages $139. The Radeon RX 6400 costs 22.8% less ($41 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.8 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 55.6 (Radeon RX 6400) — the Radeon RX 6400 offers 29.9% better value. The Radeon RX 6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $159-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $180 | $139-23% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.8 | 55.6+30% |
| Codename | Ellesmere | Navi 24 |
| Release | November 10 2016 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #331 | #330 |
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