Radeon RX 5500 vs Radeon Pro WX 4100

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4100

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Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

98%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

94%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

82%

#133

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1601%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

100%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

99%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

98%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

98%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

98%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

95%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

93%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

91%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5500 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 140% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 4100.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon Pro WX 4100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+140%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-140%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $110 (vs $85), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 85.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro WX 4100.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon Pro WX 4100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+85.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅More affordable ($85)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 5500 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 and Radeon Pro WX 4100

Radeon RX 5500

The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.

Radeon Pro WX 4100

The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 5500 scores 8,837 versus the Radeon Pro WX 4100's 3,682 — the Radeon RX 5500 leads by 140%. The Radeon RX 5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1201 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon Pro WX 4100
G3D Mark Score	8,837+140%	3,682
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	7 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1408+38%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS+111%	2.46 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1845 MHz+54%	1201 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	88+38%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon Pro WX 4100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon Pro WX 4100
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 draws 110W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4100's 50W — a 75% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500	Radeon Pro WX 4100
TDP	110W	50W-55%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	180mm	—
Height	110mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	80.3+9%	73.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 launched at $399 and now averages $85. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 costs 22.7% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) vs 43.3 (Radeon Pro WX 4100) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 85.5% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).