Radeon Pro WX 9100 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $550 for the Radeon Pro WX 9100, it costs 62% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 169.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+169.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($209) |
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 8GB
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 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 scores 12,250 and the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB reaches 12,535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,250 | 12,535+2% |
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB 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 8GB) — the Radeon Pro WX 9100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB). 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 draws 230W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 55.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 230W | 130W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.3 | 96.4+81% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 62% less ($341 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.3 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 169.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 9100 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | $249-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $209-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.3 | 60.0+169% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA106 |
| Release | July 10 2017 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #219 | #211 |
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