Radeon Pro WX 9100 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro WX 9100
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 9100
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX 9100 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 9100 and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro WX 9100
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,250 points. Launch price was $1,599.
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 scores 12,250 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU reaches 12,144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,250 | 12,144 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+35% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 1777 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 256+220% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 2.5 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon Pro WX 9100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC (7th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU's 130W — a 55.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 82°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 130W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 82°C-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.3 | 93.4+75% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | — |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA106 |
| Release | July 10 2017 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #219 | #211 |
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