Radeon Pro WX 9100 vs GeForce RTX 4070
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 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 4070 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 GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 119.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-119.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+119.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $550), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 119.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro WX 9100.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+119.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 4070
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 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro WX 9100 scores 12,250 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 119.7%. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,250 | 26,919+120% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096 | 5888+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+137% |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 2475 MHz+65% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+39% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 5.8 MB+480% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 9100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| 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 4070 has 12 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 14% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 200W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 304mm |
| Height | 111mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.3 | 134.6+153% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.3 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 119.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | $599-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.3 | 48.9+119% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | AD104 |
| Release | July 10 2017 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #219 | #32 |
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