FirePro W6150M vs Radeon RX 550X
FirePro W6150M
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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. The FirePro W6150M is positioned at rank #44 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W6150M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W6150M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W6150M.
| Insight | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 550X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 W6150M and Radeon RX 550X
FirePro W6150M
The FirePro W6150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1075 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,358 points.
Radeon RX 550X
The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,381 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the Radeon RX 550X reaches 2,381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550X). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,358 | 2,381 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+50% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.651 TFLOPS+36% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 KB (Radeon RX 550X) — the Radeon RX 550X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 12 (Radeon RX 550X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL12_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M) vs UVD (Radeon RX 550X). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | UVD |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VCE |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 550X's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 82mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 82mm | 145mm |
| Height | 105mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7 | 47.6+203% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 550X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $109 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $45 |
| Codename | Saturn | Lexa |
| Release | November 12 2015 | December 16 2018 |
| Ranking | #646 | #642 |
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