FirePro W6150M vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

FirePro W6150M vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U Performance Spectrum

FirePro W6150M

4 GB 150

2,358

+0.1%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

Shared System RAM 15

2,356

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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.

FirePro W6150M vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro W6150M vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W6150M

2015

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro W6150M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.1% in PassMark G3D (2,358 vs 2,356), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W6150M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro W6150M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro W6150M vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 5 5500U

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 2,356 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U).

Feature	FirePro W6150M	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
G3D Mark Score	2,358	2,356
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W6150M	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W6150M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U carries 0 MB. FirePro W6150M gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro W6150M and System on the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U.

Feature	FirePro W6150M	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL12_0) (FirePro W6150M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). 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 5 5500U
DirectX	12 (FL12_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W6150M) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U).

Feature	FirePro W6150M	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 4.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 82mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	FirePro W6150M	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
TDP	150W	15W-90%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	82mm	0mm
Height	105mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	15.7	157.1+901%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	FirePro W6150M	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5500U
MSRP	—	$0
Codename	Saturn	Vega
Release	November 12 2015	January 7 2020
Ranking	#646	#545

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