Radeon Pro WX 7100
VS
Radeon RX 6500

Radeon Pro WX 7100 vs Radeon RX 6500

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016Core: 1188 MHzBoost: 1243 MHz
VS

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 Radeon RX 6500 is on rank 118, so the Radeon RX 6500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 7100

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
93%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
90%
#129
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1532%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
100%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
99%
#146
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
98%
#147
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
98%
#148
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
96%
#149
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
95%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
94%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
94%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
93%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
91%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
89%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500

#108
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
284%
#110
257%
#111
257%
#115
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
233%
#116
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
232%
#118
Radeon RX 6500
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
100%
#119
GeForce 825M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
100%
#121
Radeon HD 6970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48
99%
#123
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
98%
#125
GeForce GT 550M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
98%
#131
GeForce GT 335M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is significantly newer (2016 vs 0). The Radeon Pro WX 7100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% 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 Radeon RX 6500.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Legacy (Standard Node)
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 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $180 for the Radeon Pro WX 7100, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 18.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+18.6%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)
More affordable ($150)

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 6500

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 7,701 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score
7,701+1%
7,610

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 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.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6500 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.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
DirectX
12.0
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
Encoder
VCE 3.4
None
Decoder
UVD 6.3
VCN 3.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 172mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
TDP
130W
75W-42%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
241mm
172mm
Height
112mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
59.2
101.5+71%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 16.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.8 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) — the Radeon RX 6500 offers 18.5% better value.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 7100Radeon RX 6500
MSRP
$799
$199-75%
Avg Price (30d)
$180
$150-17%
Performance per Dollar
42.8
50.7+18%
Codename
Ellesmere
Release
November 10 2016
sem dados
Ranking
#331
#335