AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100
The Radeon RX 6500 XT has 522% better performance than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT has 522% better value for the money than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $199. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 24) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6500 XT has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,248 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 143.9 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 RX 6500 XT includes 1,024 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,815 MHz. It usually operates at 2,610 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 16 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 6500 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 107 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 6500 XT has the 112th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 557 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 22,954 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 115.35. This is the 14th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 292nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 557 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 97th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q2 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $199 | $199 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
F1 24 | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 86 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 57 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 37 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 10 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 7 FPS | -- |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 37.1 | +446% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 37 | +444% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 34.8 | +412% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 28.8 | +324% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 20.1 | +196% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 6.8 | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 7.83 | -73% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 8.89 | -70% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 13.85 | -53% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 14.34 | -51% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 16.37 | -44% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 29.26 | |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 6500 XT has 522% better performance than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is ranked 112th with a score of 22,954, and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 is ranked 292nd with a score of 3,690.5.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT has 522% better value for the money than the Radeon Pro WX 3100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is ranked 14th with a performance per dollar of 115.35, and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 is ranked 97th with a performance per dollar of 18.55.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | -0% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 21,980.5 | -4% |
| Quadro P4000 | 15,433 | -33% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 4,337.5 | -81% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 3,690.5 | -84% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A770 | 125.54 | +9% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | -3% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 19.74 | -83% |
| Quadro P4000 | 18.94 | -84% |
| Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 18.55 | -84% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | -90% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | -91% |
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 RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 4,967 (+505.73%) | 820 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 5,536 (+503.05%) | 918 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 91,909 (+396.22%) | 18,522 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 15,712 (+488.24%) | 2,671 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 64,682 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 22,899 (+464.29%) | 4,058 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 75.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 9,566 (+274.55%) | 2,554 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 801 (+85.85%) | 431 |
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 RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Navi 24 | Lexa |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 5,400 million | 2,200 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 RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 143.9 Gb/s | 96 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,248 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 512 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 RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 107 W | 65 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | DisplayPort 1.4a, mini-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 RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 1,024 | 512 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 16 | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 32 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Ray Accelerators | 16 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,310 MHz | 925 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,815 MHz | 1,219 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | 2,610 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 RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 90.08 GPixel/s | 19.5 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 180.2 GTexel/s | 39.01 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.77 TFLOPS | 1,248 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 360.3 GFLOPS | 78.02 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 RX 6500 XT | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.