FirePro W4100 vs Radeon 550X
FirePro W4100
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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 W4100 is positioned at rank 160 and the Radeon 550X is on rank 101, so the Radeon 550X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 550X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W4100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 550X.
| Insight | FirePro W4100 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 550X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $183 for the FirePro W4100, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 301% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W4100 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+301%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($183) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4100 and Radeon 550X
FirePro W4100
The FirePro W4100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 630 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,496 points.
Radeon 550X
The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4100 scores 1,496 and the Radeon 550X reaches 1,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W4100) vs 512 (Radeon 550X). Raw compute: 0.6451 TFLOPS (FirePro W4100) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X).
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,496+1% | 1,475 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6451 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+93% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W4100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 550X has 512 MB. The FirePro W4100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W4100) vs 512 KB (Radeon 550X) — the Radeon 550X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4100 draws 50W versus the Radeon 550X's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4100) vs 350W (Radeon 550X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 171mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.9+1% | 29.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4100 launched at $183 MSRP and currently averages $183, while the Radeon 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The Radeon 550X costs 75.4% less ($138 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (FirePro W4100) vs 32.8 (Radeon 550X) — the Radeon 550X offers 300% better value. The Radeon 550X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W4100 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $183 | $109-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $183 | $45-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 32.8+300% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Lexa |
| Release | August 13 2014 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #766 | #772 |
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