AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 vs AMD Radeon R7 M370 Comparison

The AMD Radeon R7 M370 and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 represent two distinct generations of AMD graphics solutions, with the data showing a significant performance gulf between them. The R7 M370 is an older mobile-oriented part built on the GCN 1.0 architecture, while the Pro WX 4100 is a professional workstation card based on the newer GCN 4.0 architecture. Benchmark results indicate that the Pro WX 4100 is substantially faster in every measured test, with the R7 M370 holding no wins in the direct comparison.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data provides a clear picture of the performance disparity between these two GPUs. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the AMD Radeon R7 M370 scores 7063, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 achieves a score of 17642. This represents a delta of -60 percent from the perspective of the R7 M370, meaning the Pro WX 4100 is approximately 150 percent faster in this compute-oriented workload. The OpenCL benchmark exercises general-purpose GPU compute capabilities, and the Pro WX 4100’s architectural advantages become immediately apparent.

The Vulkan API test shows an even wider gap. The R7 M370 scores 6465, whereas the Pro WX 4100 reaches 18703, resulting in a delta of -65.4 percent. Vulkan is a low-overhead graphics and compute API, and the Pro WX 4100’s superior throughput in this test suggests it handles modern rendering workloads with considerably more efficiency. The R7 M370, with its older GCN 1.0 architecture, appears to struggle with the parallel execution patterns that Vulkan exposes.

Beyond the direct head-to-head tests, the average benchmark scores corroborate this trend. The R7 M370 has an average benchmark score of 6764, while the Pro WX 4100 averages 6330. This is a curious inversion: despite winning every head-to-head test decisively, the Pro WX 4100 has a lower average score. The explanation lies in the benchmark suites each card was subjected to. The Pro WX 4100 includes a range of Passmark tests in its profile, including DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 tests, plus G2D, G3D, and GPU compute tests. The R7 M370 only has two Geekbench entries. The Pro WX 4100’s Passmark DirectX 9 score of 56 and DirectX 10 score of 16, which are relatively low numbers, drag down its average. In contrast, both of the R7 M370’s Geekbench scores are in the 6000-7000 range, keeping its average higher despite being the slower card in the direct comparison.

The percentile rankings further contextualize these results. The R7 M370 sits at the 38th percentile among all GPUs, while the Pro WX 4100 is at the 37th percentile. This means both cards are in the lower half of the performance distribution, but the Pro WX 4100’s lower percentile is a direct consequence of its broader test profile including legacy DirectX workloads. The nearest rivals for the R7 M370 include the AMD FirePro M5100 with an average score of 6830 (a -1 percent delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010 at 6698 (+1 percent), and the AMD Radeon R7 M460 at 6612 (+2.3 percent). For the Pro WX 4100, the closest competitors are the AMD Radeon R7 M350 at 6327 (+0.1 percent), the NVIDIA Quadro K620 at 6282 (+0.8 percent), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE at 6389 (-0.9 percent).

The Verdict

The data makes the choice straightforward for most use cases. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the superior performer in every direct benchmark comparison, with the Geekbench OpenCL score being 2.5 times higher and the Vulkan score being nearly three times higher than the R7 M370. Anyone prioritizing raw compute performance or modern API support should select the Pro WX 4100 without hesitation.

The R7 M370, however, is not without its niche. Its higher average benchmark score of 6764 versus 6330 suggests that in certain legacy workloads, particularly those measured by the Geekbench tests it was subjected to, it holds its own. The R7 M370’s nearest rival list includes the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M at 6946 (-2.6 percent), indicating it competes with older high-end mobile parts. For systems that rely on older software stacks or where the specific workload profile matches the R7 M370’s strengths, it remains a viable option.

The Pro WX 4100’s professional positioning is evident from its feature set. It is a single-slot card with four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, designed for multi-display professional environments. The R7 M370, with no listed display outputs or slot width, appears to be a mobile or embedded solution. The launch MSRP for the Pro WX 4100 is 399 USD, which positions it as an entry-level professional card. The R7 M370 has no listed launch MSRP, suggesting it was an OEM part never sold at retail.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher Geekbench Vulkan score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 scores 18703 in Geekbench Vulkan, compared to the AMD Radeon R7 M370’s 6465, making the Pro WX 4100 65.4 percent faster in this test.

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare between the two cards?

A: The AMD Radeon R7 M370 has an average benchmark score of 6764, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 has an average of 6330. The R7 M370’s higher average is due to its limited test profile, which only includes two Geekbench tests.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The AMD Radeon R7 M370 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 57.60 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on the same 128-bit bus, but with 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the Pro WX 4100 support newer API versions?

A: Yes, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3, whereas the AMD Radeon R7 M370 supports DirectX 12 (11_1) and Vulkan 1.2.170.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each card based on average score?

A: The AMD Radeon R7 M370’s nearest rival is the AMD FirePro M5100 with an average score of 6830 (-1 percent delta). The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon R7 M350 at 6327 (+0.1 percent delta).

Q: Which card has a higher pixel fill rate?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 has a pixel rate of 19.22 GPixel/s, while the AMD Radeon R7 M370 has a pixel rate of 7.680 GPixel/s, making the Pro WX 4100 significantly faster in this metric.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ substantially in their core specifications. The AMD Radeon R7 M370 is built with 384 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 8 raster operation units. In contrast, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 features 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. This represents a 2.67x increase in shading units and a 2x increase in both TMUs and ROPs for the Pro WX 4100.

Clock speeds also favor the Pro WX 4100. The R7 M370 has a base clock of 875 MHz and a boost clock of 960 MHz, while the Pro WX 4100 runs at 1125 MHz base and 1201 MHz boost. Memory clocks differ as well, with the R7 M370 operating at 900 MHz (3.6 Gbps effective) and the Pro WX 4100 at 1500 MHz (6 Gbps effective). This contributes to the bandwidth difference: 57.60 GB/s versus 96.00 GB/s.

The Pro WX 4100 has a TDP of 50 W, a single-slot form factor, and requires no power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 250 W. The R7 M370 has no listed TDP, slot width, or power connector information. The Pro WX 4100 is 168 mm (6.6 inches) long and 69 mm (2.7 inches) high. The R7 M370 has no listed dimensions.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two GPUs is generational. The AMD Radeon R7 M370 uses the GCN 1.0 architecture with the "Litho" chip, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It contains 950 million transistors on a 77 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 12.3 million per mm². The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 uses the newer GCN 4.0 architecture with the "Baffin" chip, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 3,000 million transistors into a 123 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 24.4 million per mm².

The compute capabilities reflect these architectural differences. The R7 M370 delivers 737.3 GFLOPS of FP32 performance and has no listed FP16 capability. The Pro WX 4100 provides 2.460 TFLOPS of FP32 and an equal 2.460 TFLOPS of FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, indicating full-rate FP16 support. The texture and pixel rates also scale accordingly: the R7 M370 has a texture rate of 23.04 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 7.680 GPixel/s, while the Pro WX 4100 achieves 76.86 GTexel/s and 19.22 GPixel/s.

The R7 M370 belongs to the "Gem System (R7 M300)" generation and lists its predecessor as "Solar System" and successor as "Polaris Mobile." The Pro WX 4100 is part of the "Radeon Pro Polaris (WX x100)" generation, with "Radeon Pro GCN" as its predecessor and "Radeon Pro Vega" as its successor. Both cards are end-of-life, with the R7 M370 released on 2015-05-04 and the Pro WX 4100 on 2016-11-09.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 wins decisively in every direct benchmark comparison. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 17642 versus 7063 makes it the clear choice for compute-heavy workloads such as OpenCL-based rendering, scientific simulation, or data processing. The Vulkan score of 18703 versus 6465 indicates superior performance in modern game engines and graphics applications that leverage this API. The Pro WX 4100’s 4 GB of memory and higher bandwidth also make it better suited for larger datasets and higher-resolution textures.

The AMD Radeon R7 M370’s wins are more subtle. Its higher average benchmark score of 6764 versus 6330, driven by its consistent Geekbench performance, suggests it may be a better fit for specific legacy workloads that are not covered by the Pro WX 4100’s broader test suite. The R7 M370’s nearest rival list includes the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M, a once-popular high-end mobile GPU, indicating it was designed for mobile gaming and mainstream laptop use. For users with older software that does not leverage modern APIs, the R7 M370 may offer adequate performance without the need for the Pro WX 4100’s professional feature set.

The Pro WX 4100’s professional pedigree is reinforced by its four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, enabling multi-monitor professional workstations. Its single-slot design and low 50 W TDP make it easy to integrate into dense systems. The R7 M370, lacking any listed display outputs or power specifications, appears intended for integration into laptops or compact OEM systems where its lower performance envelope is acceptable. Ultimately, the Pro WX 4100 is the right choice for professional workloads and modern API support, while the R7 M370 remains a plausible option for basic mobile graphics tasks where its legacy architecture and higher average score in limited testing are sufficient.