Radeon RX 6500 vs Radeon Pro WX 7100

Radeon RX 6500

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016Core: 1188 MHzBoost: 1243 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 6500

7,610

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

7,701

+1.2%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

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. The Radeon RX 6500 is positioned at rank 118 and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 is on rank 144, so the Radeon RX 6500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500

#108

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#110

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#111

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#115

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#116

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

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 Pro WX 7100 is significantly newer (2016 vs 0). The Radeon Pro WX 7100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6500.

Insight	Radeon RX 6500	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	Legacy (Standard Node)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $180 for the Radeon Pro WX 7100, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 18.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 6500	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+18.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️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.

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 7100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6500 and Radeon Pro WX 7100

Radeon RX 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6500 scores 7,610 and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 reaches 7,701 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	Radeon Pro WX 7100
G3D Mark Score	7,610	7,701+1%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 7100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	Radeon Pro WX 7100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	Radeon Pro WX 7100
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6500) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100).

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Encoder	None	VCE 3.4
Decoder	VCN 3.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6500 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro WX 7100's 130W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 6500) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 172mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	Radeon Pro WX 7100
TDP	75W-42%	130W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	172mm	241mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	101.5+71%	59.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799 and now averages $180. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 16.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 42.8 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) — the Radeon RX 6500 offers 18.5% better value.