AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 593% better performance than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 11% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 GPU
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2017 with a suggested retail price of $199. Its Lexa chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 4.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,500 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 96 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The Pro WX 3100 is a compact, low-profile graphics card, taking up 1 PCIe slot. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This workstation card has a TDP of 65 W. AMD recommends using a power supply of at least 250 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 has the 275th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.52% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 3,690.5 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 18.55. This is the 87th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 GPU
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is a workstation graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q3 2017. Its Vega 10 chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 5.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of HBM2 VRAM. Its 786 MHz memory clock and 2,048 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 402.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This workstation card has a TDP of 210 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 has the 92nd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 24.39% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q2 2017 | Q3 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $199 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Assassin´s Creed Origins | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 28 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 11 FPS | 70 FPS(+536.36%) |
| High - 1080p | 9 FPS | 65 FPS(+622.22%) |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 57 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 33 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
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Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 has 593% better performance than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is ranked 275th with a score of 3,690.5, and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 is ranked 92nd with a score of 25,589.
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 28% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Radeon Pro WX 3100's 18.55 performance per dollar ranks it 87th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | +1,281% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | +1,103% |
| Radeon Pro Vega 56 | 25,589 | +593% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | +445% |
| Quadro P4000 | 15,433 | +318% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 4,337.5 | +18% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 3,690.5 | |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 21.8 | +18% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | +6% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | +2% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | -41% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | -44% |
| Quadro P5000 | 8.04 | -57% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 820 | 5,465 (+566.46%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 918 | 5,831 (+535.19%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 18,522 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,671 | 17,797 (+566.3%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,058 | 20,785 (+412.2%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 75.4 | 129.1 (+71.22%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,548 | 12,354 (+384.85%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 427 | 833 (+95.08%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Lexa | Vega 10 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 2,200 million | 12,500 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 Gb/s | 402.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 786 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 2,048 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 4 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W | 210 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | -- |
| Outputs | DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4a | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 512 | 3,584 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 8 | 56 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 224 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 925 MHz | 1,138 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,219 MHz | 1,250 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 19.5 GPixel/s | 80 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 39.01 GTexel/s | 280 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,248 GFLOPS | 8.96 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 78.02 GFLOPS | 560 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.