FirePro R5000 vs Radeon Pro WX 4150

FirePro R5000

2013Core: 825 MHz

Radeon Pro WX 4150

2017Core: 1002 MHzBoost: 1053 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro R5000

150

2,647

+0.2%

2,642

0.0%

About G3D Mark

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. The FirePro R5000 is positioned at rank 272 and the Radeon Pro WX 4150 is on rank 155, so the Radeon Pro WX 4150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

98%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

97%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

88%

#257

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6130%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

100%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

99%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

97%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

97%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

92%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

89%

#286

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

88%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4150

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

98%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

86%

#140

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1677%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

100%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

98%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

96%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

93%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

85%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

81%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

81%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 4150.

Insight	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (279mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 4150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($120)

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.

FirePro R5000 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro R5000 and Radeon Pro WX 4150

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Radeon Pro WX 4150

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1002 MHz to 1053 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,642 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro R5000 scores 2,647 and the Radeon Pro WX 4150 reaches 2,642 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro R5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro R5000) vs 896 (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000) vs 1.887 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4150).

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
G3D Mark Score	2,647	2,642
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	896+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS	1.887 TFLOPS+49%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48	56+17%
L1 Cache	192 KB	224 KB+17%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro R5000) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4150) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro R5000) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro R5000) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4150).

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro R5000 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4150's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro R5000) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	279mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	17.6	52.8+200%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro WX 4150 launched at $300 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (FirePro R5000) vs 22.0 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 offers 25% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).

Feature	FirePro R5000	Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP	$1099	$300-73%
Avg Price (30d)	$150	$120-20%
Performance per Dollar	17.6	22.0+25%
Codename	Pitcairn	Baffin
Release	February 25 2013	March 1 2017
Ranking	#619	#620