
Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs Radeon Pro WX 7100

Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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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
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon 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)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon 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% |
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).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon 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 |
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