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 8200

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌27.8% higher power demand at 230W vs 180W.

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 230W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon Pro WX 8200

2018

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 180W instead of 230W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌27.8% higher power demand at 230W vs 180W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700M better than Radeon Pro WX 8200?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700M is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 12,669 vs 12,615 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 5700M is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, while Radeon Pro WX 8200 is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 5700M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2018, better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR upscaling, and a 7nm 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?

Radeon Pro WX 8200 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $999 MSRP. Radeon RX 5700M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 5700M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting 0.4% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (180W vs 230W), and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Is Radeon Pro WX 8200 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 8200 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $999 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 5700M is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

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 8200 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5700M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	163 FPS	195 FPS
medium	140 FPS	181 FPS
high	120 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	163 FPS
medium	108 FPS	136 FPS
high	85 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	50 FPS	84 FPS
medium	43 FPS	71 FPS
high	31 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	320 FPS	269 FPS
medium	277 FPS	224 FPS
high	213 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	209 FPS	160 FPS
medium	175 FPS	131 FPS
high	144 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	86 FPS
medium	81 FPS	70 FPS
high	68 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	40 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	568 FPS	570 FPS
medium	454 FPS	456 FPS
high	378 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	284 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	426 FPS	428 FPS
medium	341 FPS	342 FPS
high	284 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	214 FPS
4K
low	284 FPS	285 FPS
medium	227 FPS	228 FPS
high	189 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	143 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	272 FPS	432 FPS
medium	237 FPS	361 FPS
high	202 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	360 FPS
medium	184 FPS	303 FPS
high	158 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	123 FPS	194 FPS
medium	108 FPS	155 FPS
high	84 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	116 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 8200 and Radeon RX 5700M

Radeon Pro WX 8200

The Radeon Pro WX 8200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,615 points. Launch price was $999.

Radeon RX 5700M

The Radeon RX 5700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,669 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 8200 scores 12,615 and the Radeon RX 5700M reaches 12,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 8200 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon RX 5700M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro WX 8200) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700M). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 8200) vs 7.926 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700M). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
G3D Mark Score	12,615	12,669
Architecture	GCN 5.0	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.75 TFLOPS+36%	7.926 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	1720 MHz+15%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	224+56%	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M is support for FSR Frame Generation. 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 8200 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro WX 8200) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 5700M) — the Radeon RX 5700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	8 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 8200) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5700M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 8200) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700M). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 8200) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700M).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
Encoder	VCE 4.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	UVD 7.0	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 8200 draws 230W versus the Radeon RX 5700M's 180W — a 24.4% difference. The Radeon RX 5700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro WX 8200) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 8200	Radeon RX 5700M
TDP	230W	180W-22%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	54.8	70.4+28%