GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro WX 3100
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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 GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3100
Why is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Radeon Pro WX 3100?
Comparing the Radeon Pro WX 3100 to the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB illustrates the difference between an entry-level professional mobile card and a high-performance modern desktop GPU. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 was a professional mobile solution released in 2017, while the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is a 2023 Ada Lovelace powerhouse built for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming.\n\nIn raw performance, the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is roughly 8 to 10 times more powerful and introduces features like hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing and AI-driven DLSS 3 upscaling. while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 was designed for reliability in CAD and lightweight modeling, its 4GB of VRAM and raw horsepower are low by modern standards. The RTX card's massive 16GB buffer ensures it can handle high-resolution textures and complex creative work that the older mobile chip simply cannot manage.\n\nUltimately, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is the superior choice for any contemporary professional or gamer. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 remains a capable solution for thin workstations of its era, but for any level of rendering, video editing, or high-end gaming, the 40-series card provides a level of speed and modern feature support that the older professional card cannot match.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 4060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 656.5% 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 Pro WX 3100.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+656.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-656.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $299 (vs $65), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 64.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro WX 3100.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon Pro WX 3100
GeForce RTX 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon Pro WX 3100
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro WX 3100's 2,584 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 656.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1219 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,548+657% | 2,584 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+500% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.11 TFLOPS+1111% | 1.248 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz+102% | 1219 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+2208% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 3100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 24 MB+4700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 3100).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th gen | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3100's 65W — a 55.6% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 65W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 240mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 73°C-9% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 170.0+327% | 39.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 and now averages $65. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 costs 78.3% less ($234 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 64.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $199-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $299 | $65-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.4+64% | 39.8 |
| Codename | AD107 | Lexa |
| Release | May 18 2023 | June 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #84 | #624 |
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