AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs AMD Radeon R6 M255DX
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 68% better performance than the Radeon R6 M255DX 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 9070 XT.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 GPU
The AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card that released in Q2 2017 with a MSRP of $199. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Lexa) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 96 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Pro WX 3100 includes 512 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 925 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,219 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Pro WX 3100 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Pro WX 3100 has the 302nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 3,690.5 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 18.55. This is the 100th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R6 M255DX GPU
The AMD Radeon R6 M255DX is an end-of-life integrated graphics card that released in Q4 2014. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Topaz) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R6 M255DX includes 384 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 925 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 940 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The R6 M255DX has the 372nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q2 2017 | Q4 2014 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $199 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 28 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 11 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 9 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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 WX 3100 has 68% better performance than the Radeon R6 M255DX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is ranked 302nd with a score of 3,690.5, and the Radeon R6 M255DX is ranked 372nd with a score of 2,198.
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 29% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
Radeon Pro WX 3100's 18.55 performance per dollar ranks it 100th 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro P4000 | 15,433 | +318% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 4,337.5 | +18% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 3,690.5 | |
| Iris Plus Graphics 640 | 2,379 | -36% |
| Iris Graphics 540 | 2,211.5 | -40% |
| Radeon R6 M255DX | 2,198 | -40% |
| UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake, 32EU) | 2,127 | -42% |
| Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | 1,923 | -48% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A2000 | 44.49 | +140% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 44.49 | +140% |
| 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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 820 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 918 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 18,522 (+158.25%) | 7,172 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,671 (+139.66%) | 1,114.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,058 (+105.05%) | 1,979 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 75.4 (+202.81%) | 24.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,631 (+334.88%) | 605 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 427 (+264.96%) | 117 |
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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Lexa | Topaz |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 2,200 million | 1,550 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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | System Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 Gb/s | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | System Shared |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 256 KB |
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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | IGP |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W | -- |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | -- |
| Outputs | DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-DisplayPort 1.4a | Device Dependent |
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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 512 | 384 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 8 | 6 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 925 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,219 MHz | 940 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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 19.5 GPixel/s | 7.52 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 39.01 GTexel/s | 22.56 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,248.3 GFLOPS | 721.9 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 78.02 GFLOPS | 45.12 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 R6 M255DX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.