Radeon Pro 580X vs Radeon Pro WX 7100

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($600 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.6 vs 9.6 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro WX 7100: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro WX 7100 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 7100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016

Why buy it

✅1.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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33.2% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$600 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Radeon Pro 580X

2019

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $199 less on MSRP ($600 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.6 vs 9.6 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro WX 7100: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro WX 7100 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅1.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 130W instead of 150W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 7100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌15.4% higher power demand at 150W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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33.2% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$600 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 12.6 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro WX 7100 better than Radeon Pro 580X?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon Pro WX 7100 averages 1.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,540 vs 7,701 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro 580X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro WX 7100 is about 33.2% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro 580X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Pro 580X make more sense than Radeon Pro WX 7100?

Yes. Radeon Pro 580X is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $600 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro WX 7100. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro WX 7100 currently gives you 2.1% higher G3D Mark and 1.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon Pro 580X still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Radeon Pro 580X Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 7100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	104 FPS	104 FPS
medium	88 FPS	88 FPS
high	75 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	90 FPS
medium	75 FPS	75 FPS
high	57 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	36 FPS
medium	32 FPS	32 FPS
high	21 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	186 FPS	182 FPS
medium	162 FPS	160 FPS
high	129 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	111 FPS	111 FPS
high	91 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	74 FPS
medium	64 FPS	64 FPS
high	53 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	339 FPS	347 FPS
medium	271 FPS	277 FPS
high	226 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	254 FPS	260 FPS
medium	204 FPS	208 FPS
high	170 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	173 FPS
medium	136 FPS	139 FPS
high	113 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	87 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	240 FPS	248 FPS
medium	208 FPS	215 FPS
high	169 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	188 FPS
medium	163 FPS	165 FPS
high	128 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	104 FPS
medium	81 FPS	85 FPS
high	63 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580X and Radeon Pro WX 7100

Radeon Pro 580X

The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.

Radeon Pro WX 7100

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1188 MHz to 1243 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,701 points. Launch price was $799.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 580X scores 7,540 and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 reaches 7,701 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1243 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
G3D Mark Score	7,540	7,701+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS	5.728 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1243 MHz+4%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144	144
L1 Cache	576 KB	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
DirectX	12.0	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100).

Feature	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580X draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX 7100's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580X	Radeon Pro WX 7100
TDP	150W	130W-13%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	50.3	59.2+18%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799. The Radeon Pro 580X costs 24.9% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.6 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 9.6 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) — the Radeon Pro 580X offers 31.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 580X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).