Radeon Pro WX 3100 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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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 Radeon Pro WX 3100 is positioned at rank #113 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3100
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 3100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $350), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 436.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+436.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 Radeon Pro WX 3100 and Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Radeon Pro WX 3100
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 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: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 scores 2,584 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 reaches 2,595 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Boost clocks: 1219 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,584 | 2,595 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.248 TFLOPS+3% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1219 MHz+3% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 has 2 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 draws 65W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 50W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 50W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 39.8 | 51.9+30% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 and now averages $350. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 costs 81.4% less ($285 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) vs 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 437.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3100 | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-43% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-81% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.8+438% | 7.4 |
| Codename | Lexa | Lexa |
| Release | June 12 2017 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #624 | #617 |
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