Radeon Pro WX 9100 vs Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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 Radeon Pro 5700 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT 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 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 9100.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $550 for the Radeon Pro WX 9100, it costs 49% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 99.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+99.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 Radeon Pro 5700 XT
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.
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1499 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,442 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 scores 12,250 and the Radeon Pro 5700 XT reaches 12,442 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 7.675 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1499 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,250 | 12,442+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+60% | 7.675 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 1499 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+60% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 16 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs RDNA 1.0 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs Unified Video Decoder 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | Unified Video Decoder 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 draws 230W versus the Radeon Pro 5700 XT's 130W — a 55.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5700 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 130W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.3 | 95.7+80% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Radeon Pro 5700 XT launched at $500 and now averages $280. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT costs 49.1% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.3 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 44.4 (Radeon Pro 5700 XT) — the Radeon Pro 5700 XT offers 99.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 5700 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | Radeon Pro 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | $500-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $280-49% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.3 | 44.4+99% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Navi 10 |
| Release | July 10 2017 | August 4 2020 |
| Ranking | #219 | #215 |
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