Radeon HD 5970 vs Radeon PRO WX 3100
When comparing Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon PRO WX 3100, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon PRO WX 3100 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 5970
Radeon PRO WX 3100 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon PRO WX 3100 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon PRO WX 3100 here:
Main Specs
| Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon PRO WX 3100 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 294 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort, 2x mini-DisplayPort |
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- Radeon HD 5970 has 352% more power consumption, than Radeon PRO WX 3100.
- Radeon HD 5970 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon PRO WX 3100 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Radeon PRO WX 3100 has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 5970.
- Radeon HD 5970 is used in Desktops, and Radeon PRO WX 3100 - in Mobile workstations.
- Radeon HD 5970 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and Radeon PRO WX 3100 - with Polaris.
- Radeon HD 5970 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon PRO WX 3100 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon PRO WX 3100 is 2000 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 5970.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 27% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Battlefield 5 is 26% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Radeon HD 5970 and Radeon PRO WX 3100 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 200−210 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 170−180 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 130−140 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 13% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Dota 2 is 11% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Far Cry 5 is 20% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Fortnite is 15% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 14% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 17% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−105 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 3% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 14% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 26% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−105 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon PRO WX 3100 in World of Tanks is 8% more, than Radeon HD 5970. | ||
Full Specs
| Radeon HD 5970 | Radeon PRO WX 3100 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Polaris |
| Code name | Hemlock | Polaris 12 |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 18 November 2009 | 21 March 2017 |
| Pipelines | 1600 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 725 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1219 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,154 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 58.00 | 39.01 |
| Floating-point performance | 2x 2,320.0 gflops | 1,248 gflops |
| Length | 305 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4000 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| Laptop size | large | |
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