AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 vs AMD Radeon R7 M440 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between these two AMD parts. In the two benchmark tests where both products have recorded scores, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 wins outright. The Geekbench OpenCL result favors the Pro WX 4100 with a score of 17,642 against the R7 M440's 5,214, a delta of 238.4%. In Geekbench Vulkan, the Pro WX 4100 posts 18,703 while the R7 M440 manages 5,751, a 225.2% advantage.

These are not close margins. The Pro WX 4100 more than triples the R7 M440's OpenCL output, and it nearly quadruples the Vulkan result. The delta percentages alone tell a story of two entirely different performance tiers. The Pro WX 4100's average benchmark score across all recorded tests sits at 6,330, placing it in the 37th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The R7 M440's average is 5,483, which puts it in the 32nd percentile. That difference in percentile ranking is modest compared to the raw head-to-head deltas, but it reflects the fact that the R7 M440 has fewer recorded benchmark entries.

Looking at the nearest rivals for each card adds context. The Pro WX 4100's closest competitor by average score is the AMD Radeon R7 M350 at 6,327, a delta of just 0.1%. The NVIDIA Quadro K620 trails at 6,282, a 0.8% gap. The Pro WX 4100 also sits within 0.9% of both the GeForce GTX 460 SE and GeForce GTX 580M, each averaging 6,389. The R7 M440's nearest rivals cluster around its 5,483 average: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000 at 5,467 (0.3% behind), the GeForce GTX 765M at 5,501 (0.3% ahead), the GeForce MX130 at 5,508 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon 610M at 5,444 (0.7% behind). The R7 M440's competitive set is clearly a lower tier than the Pro WX 4100's.

In the two shared workloads, the Pro WX 4100's compute advantage is substantial. The OpenCL delta of 238.4% means the Pro WX 4100 delivers more than three times the compute throughput of the R7 M440 in that API. Vulkan shows a similar story at 225.2%. These are the only head-to-head data points available, but they are consistent across both APIs.

Where Each One Wins

The win tally is unambiguous: the Pro WX 4100 claims 2 wins, the R7 M440 claims 0. There is no benchmark category in the shared dataset where the R7 M440 outperforms the Pro WX 4100. The Pro WX 4100 wins in Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan, the two tests where both cards have recorded results.

For the Pro WX 4100, the additional benchmark data reveals broader strengths. Its PassMark G3D score is 3,699, and its PassMark GPU Compute score is 1,475. The DirectX 9 score is 56, DirectX 10 is 16, DirectX 11 is 24, and DirectX 12 is 22. The G2D score is 646. These figures give the Pro WX 4100 a profile suited to professional workloads, where compute throughput and API coverage matter more than raw gaming frame rates. Its Geekbench Metal score of 21,018 further indicates strong cross-platform compute capability.

The R7 M440's recorded data is much thinner. Only two benchmarks exist: Geekbench OpenCL at 5,214 and Geekbench Vulkan at 5,751. Without additional scores, the database cannot substantiate any area where the R7 M440 wins. Its lower shading unit count, narrower memory bus, and slower memory all align with the observed performance deficit. The R7 M440 appears positioned for basic mobile graphics tasks, but the available measurements do not support a claim of superiority in any tested category.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architecture generations. The Pro WX 4100 uses GCN 4.0, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The chip is Baffin, containing 3,000 million transistors on a 123 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.4 million per mm². The R7 M440 uses GCN 3.0, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. Its chip is Meso, with 1,550 million transistors on a 125 mm² die, for a density of 12.4 million per mm².

The transistor density difference is stark: the Pro WX 4100 packs nearly twice as many transistors per square millimeter. The die sizes are similar (123 mm² versus 125 mm²), but the 14 nm node allows far more logic in the same area. The Pro WX 4100 has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units. The R7 M440 has 320 shading units, 20 TMUs, and 8 ROPs. That is a 3.2x advantage in shading units, a 3.2x advantage in TMUs, and a 2x advantage in ROPs.

Memory architecture diverges significantly. The Pro WX 4100 uses 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The R7 M440 uses 4 GB of DDR3 on a 64-bit bus, delivering just 14.40 GB/s. The memory clock for the Pro WX 4100 is 1,500 MHz with 6 Gbps effective, while the R7 M440 runs at 900 MHz with 1,800 Mbps effective. The bandwidth gap is 6.67x in favor of the Pro WX 4100.

Compute rates follow the same pattern. The Pro WX 4100 achieves 2.460 TFLOPS FP32 and the same 2.460 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). The R7 M440 reaches 570.2 GFLOPS FP32 and 570.2 GFLOPS FP16 (also 1:1). Pixel rate for the Pro WX 4100 is 19.22 GPixel/s, texture rate is 76.86 GTexel/s. The R7 M440 manages 7.128 GPixel/s and 17.82 GTexel/s. Clock speeds differ as well: the Pro WX 4100 has a base of 1,125 MHz and boost of 1,201 MHz, while the R7 M440 has no recorded base or boost clocks.

Power and physical specifications also differ. The Pro WX 4100 has a TDP of 50 W, is single-slot, has no power connectors, and suggests a 250 W power supply. It measures 168 mm (6.6 inches) in length and 69 mm (2.7 inches) in height. The R7 M440 has no recorded TDP, is listed as IGP (integrated graphics processor), and has no dimensions recorded. Its display outputs are portable-device dependent, whereas the Pro WX 4100 offers 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs. Both use PCIe 3.0 x8 interfaces, and both support DirectX 12 (12_0) and OpenGL 4.6. The Pro WX 4100 supports Vulkan 1.3, while the R7 M440 supports Vulkan 1.2.170.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 averages 6,330 across its recorded benchmarks, while the AMD Radeon R7 M440 averages 5,483. The Pro WX 4100 ranks in the 37th percentile of all GPUs, the R7 M440 in the 32nd.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the shared benchmarks?

A: In Geekbench OpenCL, the Pro WX 4100 scores 17,642 versus 5,214 for the R7 M440, a 238.4% advantage. In Geekbench Vulkan, the Pro WX 4100 scores 18,703 versus 5,751, a 225.2% advantage.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Both support DirectX 12 (12_0) and OpenGL 4.6. The Pro WX 4100 supports Vulkan 1.3, while the R7 M440 supports Vulkan 1.2.170.

Q: What memory configurations do the two cards use?

A: Both have 4 GB of memory, but the Pro WX 4100 uses GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth, while the R7 M440 uses DDR3 on a 64-bit bus with 14.40 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The Pro WX 4100 has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The R7 M440 has 320 shading units, 20 TMUs, and 8 ROPs.

Q: What are the production statuses of these GPUs?

A: Both are listed as end-of-life. The Pro WX 4100 was released on 2016-11-09, the R7 M440 on 2016-05-14.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100 | AMD Radeon R7 M440 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 3.0 |

| Chip | Baffin | Meso |

| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | TSMC |

| Transistors | 3,000 million | 1,550 million |

| Die Size | 123 mm² | 125 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 24.4M / mm² | 12.4M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1125 MHz | Not recorded |

| Boost Clock | 1201 MHz | Not recorded |

| Memory Clock | 1500 MHz, 6 Gbps effective | 900 MHz, 1800 Mbps effective |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 64 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 96.00 GB/s | 14.40 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1024 | 320 |

| TMUs | 64 | 20 |

| ROPs | 16 | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 19.22 GPixel/s | 7.128 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 76.86 GTexel/s | 17.82 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 2.460 TFLOPS | 570.2 GFLOPS |

| FP16 | 2.460 TFLOPS (1:1) | 570.2 GFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 50 W | Not recorded |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | None | Not recorded |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | Not recorded |

| Display Outputs | 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a | Portable Device Dependent |

| Vulkan Version | 1.3 | 1.2.170 |

| Dimensions | 168 mm (6.6 inches) length, 69 mm (2.7 inches) height | Not recorded |

| Release Date | 2016-11-09 | 2016-05-14 |

| Predecessor | Radeon Pro GCN | Solar System |

| Successor | Radeon Pro Vega | Polaris Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | 399 USD | Not recorded |

The Verdict

The data supports only one recommendation for compute-heavy tasks: the AMD Radeon Pro WX 4100. Its 238.4% OpenCL advantage and 225.2% Vulkan advantage over the R7 M440 are overwhelming. The Pro WX 4100 has 3.2x the shading units, 3.2x the TMUs, 2x the ROPs, and 6.67x the memory bandwidth. Its FP32 throughput of 2.460 TFLOPS is roughly 4.3x the R7 M440's 570.2 GFLOPS. Any workload that depends on compute throughput, memory bandwidth, or API coverage will favor the Pro WX 4100.

The R7 M440's case is limited to scenarios where its integrated form factor matters. It is listed as IGP with portable-device-dependent outputs, meaning it is designed for laptops or compact systems where a discrete card like the single-slot Pro WX 4100 cannot fit. But within the recorded data, there is no benchmark where the R7 M440 wins. Its nearest rivals, including the GeForce MX130 and Radeon 610M, cluster within 0.5% to 0.7% of its average score, suggesting it competes at a low-power mobile tier. The Pro WX 4100, by contrast, sits near the R7 M350 and Quadro K620, a decidedly more capable class.

For buyers choosing between these two for any workload with recorded measurements, the Pro WX 4100 is the only defensible pick. It offers professional-grade display outputs, a modern 14 nm process, and a substantial compute advantage. The R7 M440's only practical appeal is its integrated nature, suited for systems that cannot accommodate a discrete card. The database shows no scenario where the R7 M440 outperforms the Pro WX 4100, and the architectural gap is too wide to bridge with driver optimizations or workload tuning. The verdict is clear: the Pro WX 4100 is the superior part by every recorded metric, and the R7 M440 is best reserved for constrained mobile platforms where the Pro WX 4100 physically cannot be installed.