Radeon HD 6950 vs Radeon Pro WX 4150

Radeon HD 6950

2010Boost: 800 MHz

Radeon Pro WX 4150

2017Core: 1002 MHzBoost: 1053 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6950

200

2,593

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon Pro WX 4150

2,642

+1.9%

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. 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 4150

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

98%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

86%

#140

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1677%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

100%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

98%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

96%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

93%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

85%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

81%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

81%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon Pro WX 4150 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.

Insight	Radeon HD 6950	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (275mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $120), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 17.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6950	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+17.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 HD 6950 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6950 and Radeon Pro WX 4150

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

Radeon Pro WX 4150

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1002 MHz to 1053 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,642 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6950 scores 2,593 and the Radeon Pro WX 4150 reaches 2,642 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6950 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Radeon Pro WX 4150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 896 (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950) vs 1.887 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1053 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	Radeon Pro WX 4150
G3D Mark Score	2,593	2,642+2%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1408+57%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.253 TFLOPS+19%	1.887 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	800 MHz	1053 MHz+32%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	88+57%	56
L1 Cache	352 KB+57%	224 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	Radeon Pro WX 4150
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 HD 6950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4150 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6950) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4150) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	Radeon Pro WX 4150
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	Radeon Pro WX 4150
DirectX	11_2	12 (12_0)+9%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Encoder	UVD 3	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD 3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6950 draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4150's 50W — a 120% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6950) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 6950	Radeon Pro WX 4150
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	275mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	13.0	52.8+306%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Pro WX 4150 launched at $300 and now averages $120. The Radeon HD 6950 costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 22.0 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) — the Radeon HD 6950 offers 17.7% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).