FirePro W6150M vs UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses modern memory architecture. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W6150M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W6150M | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
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.
UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W6150M scores 2,358 and the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs reaches 2,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W6150M is built on GCN 2.0 while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W6150M) vs 48 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,358 | 2,400+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+1500% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W6150M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs 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 | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 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) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync (Tiger Lake). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (FirePro W6150M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | Quick Sync (Tiger Lake) |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W6150M draws 150W versus the UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs's 28W — a 137.1% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W6150M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 82mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 28W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 82mm | 0mm |
| Height | 105mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.7 | 85.7+446% |
Value Analysis
The UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W6150M | UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Saturn | Tiger Lake Xe |
| Release | November 12 2015 | August 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #646 | #712 |
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