Radeon Pro WX 4150
VS
FirePro R5000

Radeon Pro WX 4150 vs FirePro R5000

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 4150

2017Core: 1002 MHzBoost: 1053 MHz
VS

FirePro R5000

2013Core: 825 MHz

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 4150 is positioned at rank 155 and the FirePro R5000 is on rank 272, so the Radeon Pro WX 4150 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

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 Per Dollar FirePro R5000

#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
98%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
97%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
88%
#257
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
6130%
#272
FirePro R5000
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
100%
#273
GRID M6-8Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
99%
#276
GRID K120Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $20
97%
#278
Tesla M60
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250
97%
#279
FirePro V7900
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
94%
#280
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
92%
#281
GRID P6-4Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
92%
#283
Quadro K4000
MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100
89%
#286
GRID P4-2Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235
88%
#287
Tesla C2070
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro R5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 4150.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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
Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 4150 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+24.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($120)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 4150 and FirePro R5000

AMD

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.

AMD

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 scores 2,642 and the FirePro R5000 reaches 2,647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro R5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 768 (FirePro R5000). Raw compute: 1.887 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
G3D Mark Score
2,642
2,647
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
896+17%
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.887 TFLOPS+49%
1.267 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
56+17%
48
L1 Cache
224 KB+17%
192 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro R5000) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 12 (FirePro R5000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6+10%
4.2
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro R5000).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
Encoder
VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
VCE 1.0
Decoder
UVD 6.3
UVD
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 draws 50W versus the FirePro R5000's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 350W (FirePro R5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
TDP
50W-67%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
279mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
52.8+200%
17.6
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.0 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 17.6 (FirePro R5000) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 offers 25% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro R5000
MSRP
$300-73%
$1099
Avg Price (30d)
$120-20%
$150
Performance per Dollar
22.0+25%
17.6
Codename
Baffin
Pitcairn
Release
March 1 2017
February 25 2013
Ranking
#620
#619