Radeon Pro WX 3200 vs FirePro D500
Radeon Pro WX 3200
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is positioned at rank 131 and the FirePro D500 is on rank 226, so the Radeon Pro WX 3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3200
Performance Per Dollar FirePro D500
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 FirePro D500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro D500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 3200.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (279mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro D500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $199 for the Radeon Pro WX 3200, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 36.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 3200 and FirePro D500
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.
FirePro D500
The FirePro D500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,272 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 3200 scores 2,209 and the FirePro D500 reaches 2,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro D500 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 1,536 (FirePro D500). Raw compute: 1.385 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 2.227 TFLOPS (FirePro D500).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,209 | 2,272+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.385 TFLOPS | 2.227 TFLOPS+61% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 96+200% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 384 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 768 KB (FirePro D500) — the FirePro D500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 12 (FirePro D500). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro D500). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro D500).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 3200 draws 65W versus the FirePro D500's 274W — a 123.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 350W (FirePro D500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 279mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-76% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 279mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | 75°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 34.0+310% | 8.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 3200 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the FirePro D500 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The FirePro D500 costs 24.6% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.1 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) vs 15.1 (FirePro D500) — the FirePro D500 offers 36% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 3200 | FirePro D500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-60% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199 | $150-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.1 | 15.1+36% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | Tahiti |
| Release | July 2 2019 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #659 | #484 |
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