Radeon Pro WX 4100 vs Radeon R9 M485X

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 WX 4100

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 M485X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon R9 M485X

2016

Why buy it

✅32.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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12.8% HIGHER MSRP
$450 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

Radeon Pro WX 4100

2016

Radeon R9 M485X

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $450 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.

Why buy it

✅32.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 M485X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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12.8% HIGHER MSRP
$450 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 M485X better than Radeon Pro WX 4100?

Yes. Radeon R9 M485X is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 32.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.

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

Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon R9 M485X is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon R9 M485X is about 12.8% more expensive on MSRP at $450 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 32.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro WX 4100 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Pro WX 4100 make more sense than Radeon R9 M485X?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 4100 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 lower power draw (50W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $399 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 M485X. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 M485X currently gives you 3.2% higher G3D Mark and 32.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon Pro WX 4100 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 WX 4100 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M485X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 4100	Radeon R9 M485X
1080p
low	41 FPS	80 FPS
medium	26 FPS	66 FPS
high	20 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	28 FPS	67 FPS
medium	17 FPS	56 FPS
high	10 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	25 FPS
medium	7 FPS	23 FPS
high	4 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 4100	Radeon R9 M485X
1080p
low	88 FPS	96 FPS
medium	57 FPS	75 FPS
high	43 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	42 FPS	58 FPS
medium	30 FPS	41 FPS
high	22 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	24 FPS
medium	9 FPS	17 FPS
high	8 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	10 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 4100	Radeon R9 M485X
1080p
low	166 FPS	171 FPS
medium	133 FPS	137 FPS
high	110 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	124 FPS	128 FPS
medium	99 FPS	103 FPS
high	83 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	86 FPS
medium	66 FPS	68 FPS
high	55 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 4100	Radeon R9 M485X
1080p
low	148 FPS	146 FPS
medium	115 FPS	117 FPS
high	94 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	82 FPS
1440p
low	107 FPS	107 FPS
medium	85 FPS	87 FPS
high	70 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	61 FPS	63 FPS
medium	47 FPS	48 FPS
high	36 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 4100 and Radeon R9 M485X

Radeon Pro WX 4100

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $399.

Radeon R9 M485X

The Radeon R9 M485X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,801 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 scores 3,682 and the Radeon R9 M485X reaches 3,801 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R9 M485X uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4100	Radeon R9 M485X
G3D Mark Score	3,682	3,801+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.46 TFLOPS	2.961 TFLOPS+20%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4100	Radeon R9 M485X
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)

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M485X has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M485X) — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4100	Radeon R9 M485X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 M485X's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M485X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4100	Radeon R9 M485X
TDP	50W-80%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	73.6+384%	15.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 costs 11.3% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.2 (Radeon Pro WX 4100) vs 8.4 (Radeon R9 M485X) — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 offers 9.5% better value.