FirePro W6150M vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W6150M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U.
| Insight | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W6150M 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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
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 Vega Ryzen 3 5300U
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,330 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U reaches 2,330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Raw compute: 1.651 TFLOPS (FirePro W6150M) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,358+1% | 2,330 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+50% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.651 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+12% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W6150M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U has 0 MB. The FirePro W6150M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 82mm | — |
| Height | 105mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7 | 155.3+889% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 3 5300U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | Saturn | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | November 12 2015 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #646 | #721 |
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