Radeon Pro WX 5100
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Radeon Pro WX 5100

AMD

G3D Mark

5,500

MSRP

$499

AVG Price

$120

November 18 2016
75 Watt
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)

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About G3D Mark

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.

Overview

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 713 MHz to 1086 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $499.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 5100

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100%
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#179
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91%
#180
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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon Pro WX 5100 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 scores 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Ellesmere), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1792 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 112 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.892 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1086 MHz from a base of 713 MHz.

SpecificationRadeon Pro WX 5100
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score5,500
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationGCN 4.0 (2016−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameEllesmere
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1792
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling112
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1086 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency713 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance3.892 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second121.6 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count5,700 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#416
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is equipped with 7.906 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationRadeon Pro WX 5100
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures7.906 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate14 Gbps
L1 Cache448 kB
L2 Cache2 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_0), Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationRadeon Pro WX 5100
FSR Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (12_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)OpenCL
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 4x DisplayPort 1.4 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4, decoder: UVD 6.3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC.

SpecificationRadeon Pro WX 5100
DisplayPort 1.4 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4 display connectors4x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionVCE 3.4
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionUVD 6.3
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 5100 draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 173mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 399g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 82°C under load.

SpecificationRadeon Pro WX 5100
TDPPower consumption under load75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance173mm
Card Height69mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied1-slot
Weight399g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load82°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $120 (MSRP: $499), the Radeon Pro WX 5100 delivers 46 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #416 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationRadeon Pro WX 5100
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$120
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#416
Release DateNovember 18 2016
Release Year2016

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