
Radeon Pro WX 7100 vs Radeon RX 6500

Radeon Pro WX 7100
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Radeon RX 6500
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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 Radeon RX 6500 is on rank 118, so the Radeon RX 6500 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 Radeon RX 6500
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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon 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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon 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

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 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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon 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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon RX 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon 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% |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 7100 | Radeon 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 |
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