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.

GeForce RTX 2050

2018

Why buy it

✅15.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $649 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 433.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.4 vs 9.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅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

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌65.4% higher power demand at 215W vs 130W.

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 215W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2050 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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432.7% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 51.4 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2050

2018

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016

Why buy it

✅15.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $649 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 433.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.4 vs 9.6 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 130W instead of 215W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌65.4% higher power demand at 215W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2050 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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432.7% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 51.4 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2050 better than Radeon Pro WX 7100?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2050 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 15.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 2050 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 2050 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2050 is about $649 cheaper on MSRP at $150 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 15.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 433.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro WX 7100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 7100 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $799 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2050 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

GeForce RTX 2050 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 7100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	120 FPS	104 FPS
medium	109 FPS	88 FPS
high	93 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	50 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	90 FPS
medium	89 FPS	75 FPS
high	77 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	56 FPS	36 FPS
medium	50 FPS	32 FPS
high	42 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	347 FPS	182 FPS
medium	278 FPS	160 FPS
high	231 FPS	130 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	244 FPS	133 FPS
medium	201 FPS	111 FPS
high	174 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	74 FPS
medium	98 FPS	64 FPS
high	85 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	347 FPS	347 FPS
medium	278 FPS	277 FPS
high	231 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	260 FPS
medium	208 FPS	208 FPS
high	174 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	174 FPS	173 FPS
medium	139 FPS	139 FPS
high	116 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	87 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
1080p
low	331 FPS	248 FPS
medium	277 FPS	215 FPS
high	231 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	255 FPS	188 FPS
medium	208 FPS	165 FPS
high	174 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	104 FPS
medium	130 FPS	85 FPS
high	114 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 and Radeon Pro WX 7100

GeForce RTX 2050

The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.

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 GeForce RTX 2050 scores 7,714 and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 reaches 7,701 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1243 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
G3D Mark Score	7,714	7,701
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2944+28%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS+76%	5.728 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+38%	1243 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+28%	144
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+418%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2050 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2050 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro WX 7100) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050) 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	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
DirectX	12.2+2%	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: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
Encoder	NVENC 8.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP11	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2050 draws 215W versus the Radeon Pro WX 7100's 130W — a 49.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2050	Radeon Pro WX 7100
TDP	215W	130W-40%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	35.9	59.2+65%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799. The GeForce RTX 2050 costs 81.2% less ($649 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 9.6 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) — the GeForce RTX 2050 offers 435.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 2050 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).