AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD Radeon Pro WX 8100 Specifications
Radeon Pro WX 8100 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
Pro WX 8100 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Radeon Pro WX 8100's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Radeon Pro WX 8100 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's Radeon Pro WX 8100 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Radeon Pro WX 8100's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Radeon Pro WX 8100 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the Pro WX 8100, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
Pro WX 8100 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 5.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100 is built on AMD's GCN 5.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the Pro WX 8100 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
AMD's Radeon Pro WX 8100 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Radeon Pro WX 8100 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Radeon Pro WX 8100 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Radeon Pro WX 8100 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Radeon Pro WX 8100 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Radeon Pro WX 8100 Benchmark Scores
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About AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100
The AMD Radeon Pro WX 8100 is a professional workstation GPU built on the Vega 10 chip with GCN 5.0 architecture. Fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries, it integrates 12,500 million transistors across a 495 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 25.3 million per mm². The card was released on December 2, 2017, and is now marked as end-of-life. In the benchmark database, it sits at the 50th percentile of all GPUs, a neutral position that indicates it is neither a performance outlier nor a laggard. The card uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, is dual-slot, and measures 267 mm in length and 111 mm in height. This analysis is based entirely on the specification data in the fact pack, which contains no live benchmark scores or nearest-rival entries.
Benchmark Performance
The card's base clock is 1200 MHz and its boost clock is 1500 MHz. Its compute throughput is 10.75 TFLOPS for single-precision (FP32) and 21.50 TFLOPS for half-precision (FP16), with the FP16 rate achieved at a 2:1 ratio. The card has 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. These produce a pixel rate of 96.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 336.0 GTexel/s. The 50th percentile rank in the database means that exactly half of the GPUs are faster and half are slower. Because the fact pack contains no exact benchmark scores or nearest-rival delta values, the interpretation must rely on the raw throughput numbers. The FP32 figure of 10.75 TFLOPS is a solid single-precision compute capability for workloads such as simulation, rendering, and compute shaders. The FP16 rate of 21.50 TFLOPS doubles the throughput for half-precision workloads, but the card lacks dedicated tensor cores and ray-tracing cores, so the doubling is only available in shader-based compute paths. The pixel rate of 96.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate of 336.0 GTexel/s indicate a fill-rate profile that can handle high-resolution rasterization without being the primary bottleneck. The 64 ROPs are a modest count, and at high resolutions with heavy overdraw, the pixel rate may become the limiting factor. The 50th percentile position is consistent with a card designed for balanced professional work rather than extreme performance.
Memory Subsystem
The Radeon Pro WX 8100 uses 8 GB of HBM2 memory on a 2048-bit bus. The memory clock is 1000 MHz, with an effective data rate of 2 Gbps, which yields a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. HBM2 is a high-bandwidth memory technology that uses a wide, stacked bus rather than a high clock speed. The 2048-bit bus is the key to the 512.0 GB/s figure: at 1000 MHz, a 2048-bit bus transfers 512 bytes per clock cycle, which is why the card achieves this bandwidth without a fast memory clock. For high-resolution workloads, the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is the primary resource. The 8 GB capacity is adequate for many professional workloads, but large scenes or multi-viewport configurations may exceed it; the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth helps keep data moving quickly. The 2:1 FP16 ratio does not affect memory bandwidth, so half-precision compute workloads will still be limited by the same 512.0 GB/s pipe. The 64 ROPs can generate a pixel rate of 96.00 GPixel/s, which is sufficient for high-resolution rasterization, but the memory bandwidth is the more important factor for compute-heavy tasks. The 2048-bit bus also benefits multi-display setups, as the card has 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, each capable of driving a high-resolution monitor.
Who Should Consider It
This card is a good fit for professionals who need single-precision compute and high memory bandwidth. The 10.75 TFLOPS FP32 rate and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth make it suitable for CAD, simulation, and rendering tasks that use OpenGL 4.6 or DirectX 12 (12_1). The 8 GB of HBM2 memory is workable for many professional workloads, but large scenes require careful memory management. For high-resolution output, the 96.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and the 512.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a balanced pipeline. The card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is useful for modern compute APIs. The 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs allow for multi-monitor configurations, common in digital visualization, scientific computing, and video editing. Because the card is end-of-life, it is best suited for buyers who are purchasing a specific unit for a known workload. It is not a gaming card, as it lacks ray-tracing and tensor cores, so real-time ray-traced workloads are not supported. The 50th percentile position suggests a balanced performer, not a top-tier card.
How It Compares
The fact pack contains no nearest-rival entries with scores or delta percentages, so a quantitative comparison against specific competing GPUs is not possible. The card's predecessor is the Radeon Pro GCN, and its successor is the Radeon Pro Vega. The WX 8100 is based on GCN 5.0 architecture, which is the same family as the GCN predecessor, while the successor moves to the Vega architecture. The only quantitative positional data is the 50th percentile rank, which places it at the median of the GPU database. This means it is neither a performance leader nor a performance laggard. Without rival scores, any statement about relative performance would be speculative, so this section is limited to the architecture position and the percentile rank.
Power and Cooling
The card has a TDP of 230 W and a suggested power supply of 550 W. It requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. The card is dual-slot, with a length of 267 mm (10.5 inches) and a height of 111 mm (4.4 inches). The 230 W TDP is a moderate draw for a card of this class. The 550 W PSU recommendation provides headroom for the card plus a typical workstation CPU and motherboard. The dual-slot design is standard for a card with this power draw, and the 267 mm length fits in most mid-tower cases. The 6-pin and 8-pin connectors are common on modern power supplies, so compatibility is generally straightforward. The 230 W TDP means the card does not require an extreme power supply, as long as the 550 W recommendation is met.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory capacity of the Radeon Pro WX 8100?
A: It has 8 GB of HBM2 memory on a 2048-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 1000 MHz (2 Gbps effective).
Q: What power supply is recommended?
A: The suggested PSU is 550 W, and the card requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector.
Q: What display outputs does it have?
A: It has 6x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.
Q: What API support does it offer?
A: It supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3.
Q: Is the card still in production?
A: No, it is marked as end-of-life, and it was released on December 2, 2017.
Q: What is the FP32 compute throughput?
A: It is 10.75 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 21.50 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio).
Q: What is the bus interface?
A: It uses PCIe 3.0 x16.
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