Radeon Pro WX 7100 vs Radeon RX 6500

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 7100

2016

Why buy it

✅77.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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301.5% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 296.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 9.6 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on Unknown node with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 7100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon Pro WX 7100

2016

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅77.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $600 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Delivers 296.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 9.6 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on Unknown node with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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301.5% HIGHER MSRP
$799 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.6 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro WX 7100 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro WX 7100 better than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 7100 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro WX 7100 averages 77.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 7,701 vs 7,610 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro WX 7100 is a 2016 card with FSR upscaling, while Radeon RX 6500 is a 0 model from an older generation with FSR 3 + AFMF. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Radeon RX 6500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro WX 7100 is about 301.5% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 77.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 6500 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 6500 make more sense than Radeon Pro WX 7100?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 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 (75W vs 130W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $199 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 1.2% higher G3D Mark and 77.9% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 6500 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 7100 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	104 FPS	78 FPS
medium	88 FPS	68 FPS
high	76 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	71 FPS
medium	75 FPS	60 FPS
high	57 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	25 FPS
medium	32 FPS	24 FPS
high	21 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	182 FPS	106 FPS
medium	160 FPS	73 FPS
high	130 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	133 FPS	72 FPS
medium	111 FPS	44 FPS
high	90 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	34 FPS
medium	64 FPS	23 FPS
high	52 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	347 FPS	299 FPS
medium	277 FPS	258 FPS
high	231 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	173 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	260 FPS	221 FPS
medium	208 FPS	198 FPS
high	173 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	135 FPS
medium	139 FPS	117 FPS
high	116 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	248 FPS	131 FPS
medium	215 FPS	107 FPS
high	175 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	188 FPS	99 FPS
medium	165 FPS	82 FPS
high	129 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	58 FPS
medium	85 FPS	47 FPS
high	67 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 7100 and Radeon RX 6500

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.

Radeon RX 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 7,701 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	7,701+1%	7,610
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR 3 + AFMF

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6500 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	VCE 3.4	None
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 172mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 7100	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	130W	75W-42%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	172mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	59.2	101.5+71%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 75.1% less ($600 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.6 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the Radeon RX 6500 offers 297.9% better value.