Radeon RX 580 2048SP
VS
Radeon Pro WX 7100

Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs Radeon Pro WX 7100

AMD

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

2018Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1284 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016Core: 1188 MHzBoost: 1243 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 7100

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
93%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
90%
#129
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1532%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
100%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
99%
#146
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
98%
#147
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
98%
#148
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
96%
#149
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
95%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
94%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
94%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
93%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
91%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
89%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 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 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $180 for the Radeon Pro WX 7100, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 197.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+197.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($60)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)

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 RX 580 2048SP and Radeon Pro WX 7100

AMD

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 reaches 7,701 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Boost clocks: 1284 MHz vs 1243 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
G3D Mark Score
7,633
7,701
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2048
2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.259 TFLOPS
5.728 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock
1284 MHz+3%
1243 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
128
144+13%
L1 Cache
512 KB
576 KB+13%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+100%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
DirectX
12
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100).

FeatureRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
Encoder
VCE 3.4
VCE 3.4
Decoder
UVD 6.3
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX 7100's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
TDP
150W
130W-13%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
241mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C-6%
80°C
Perf/Watt
50.9
59.2+16%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799 and now averages $180. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 66.7% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 42.8 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 197.2% better value. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon RX 580 2048SPRadeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP
$229-71%
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$60-67%
$180
Performance per Dollar
127.2+197%
42.8
Codename
Polaris 20
Ellesmere
Release
October 15 2018
November 10 2016
Ranking
#334
#331