Tesla K80 vs Radeon Pro WX 5100
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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.
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 Tesla K80 is positioned at rank 343 and the Radeon Pro WX 5100 is on rank 132, so the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K80
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 5100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 97.6% 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 Tesla K80.
| Insight | Tesla K80 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+97.6%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla K80 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla K80 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $120), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 134% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K80 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+134%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 Tesla K80 and Radeon Pro WX 5100
Tesla K80
The Tesla K80 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2014. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 824 MHz. It has 2496 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,363 points.
Radeon Pro WX 5100
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 713 MHz to 1086 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K80 scores 5,363 and the Radeon Pro WX 5100 reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K80 is built on Kepler 2.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K80) vs 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Raw compute: 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla K80) vs 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Boost clocks: 824 MHz vs 1086 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K80 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,363 | 5,500+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2496 ×2+39% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.113 TFLOPS ×2+6% | 3.892 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 824 MHz | 1086 MHz+32% |
| ROPs | 48 ×2+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 208 ×2+86% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 208 KB | 448 KB+115% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K80 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K80 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 97.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K80) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 5100) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K80 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 7.906 GB+98% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K80 draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro WX 5100's 75W — a 120% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K80) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K80 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 75W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 82°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.9 | 73.3+309% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K80 launched at $5000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 and now averages $120. The Tesla K80 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 107.3 (Tesla K80) vs 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) — the Tesla K80 offers 134.3% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Tesla K80 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5000 | $499-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-58% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 107.3+134% | 45.8 |
| Codename | GK210 | Ellesmere |
| Release | November 17 2014 | November 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #419 | #416 |
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