Radeon 550 vs Radeon Pro WX 3200

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3200

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

98%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

93%

#116

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1331%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

99%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

96%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

96%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

90%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

90%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

89%

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Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

89%

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Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

88%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

87%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

86%

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Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 550.

Insight	Radeon 550	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $79 versus $199 for the Radeon Pro WX 3200, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 144% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 550	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+144%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($79)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)

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.

Radeon 550 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 3200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 550 and Radeon Pro WX 3200

Radeon 550

The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. 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: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.

Radeon Pro WX 3200

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1082 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,209 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 550 scores 2,140 and the Radeon Pro WX 3200 reaches 2,209 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 1.385 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3200).

Feature	Radeon 550	Radeon Pro WX 3200
G3D Mark Score	2,140	2,209+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.385 TFLOPS+14%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 550	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon 550) vs 512 KB (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the Radeon Pro WX 3200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 550	Radeon Pro WX 3200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3200's 65W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 550	Radeon Pro WX 3200
TDP	50W-23%	65W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	82°C
Perf/Watt	42.8+26%	34.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $79, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Radeon 550 costs 60.3% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.1 (Radeon 550) vs 11.1 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the Radeon 550 offers 144.1% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).