Radeon Pro WX 4150
VS
FirePro V9800

Radeon Pro WX 4150 vs FirePro V9800

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 4150

2017Core: 1002 MHzBoost: 1053 MHz
VS

FirePro V9800

2011Core: 725 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 V9800 is on rank 368, 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 V9800

#353
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
18940%
#368
FirePro V9800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250
100%
#369
FirePro V5700
MSRP: $599|Avg: $20
100%
#370
FirePro 3D V8750
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500
91%
#371
FirePro 3D V7750
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
87%
#372
GRID M10-2B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80
85%
#373
Quadro FX 370
MSRP: $129|Avg: $500
83%
#374
Quadro 6000
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150
78%
#375
GRID M6-0B
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
78%
#376
RTXA5000-6Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
78%
#377
GRID M10-1B
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
77%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
74%
#379
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
72%
#380
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
72%
#381
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
68%
#382
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
68%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
60%
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 2011). 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 FirePro V9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 V9800
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Leading raw performance (+3.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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 (267mm)

💎 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 $250), it costs 52% less, resulting in a 101.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro V9800
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+101.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($120)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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 V9800

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 V9800

The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 scores 2,642 and the FirePro V9800 reaches 2,727 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro V9800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 1,280 (FirePro V9800). Raw compute: 1.887 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro V9800
G3D Mark Score
2,642
2,727+3%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
TeraScale 3
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
896
1280+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.887 TFLOPS+2%
1.856 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
56
80+43%
L1 Cache
224 KB
320 KB+43%
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro V9800
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 V9800) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro V9800
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 11.2 (FirePro V9800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro V9800
DirectX
12 (12_0)+7%
11.2
Vulkan
1.3
None
OpenGL
4.6+5%
4.4
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs None (FirePro V9800). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro V9800
Encoder
VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
None
Decoder
UVD 6.3
UVD 2.3
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 V9800's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 350W (FirePro V9800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro V9800
TDP
50W-67%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
52.8+190%
18.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4150 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 and now averages $250. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 costs 52% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.0 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 10.9 (FirePro V9800) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 offers 101.8% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4150FirePro V9800
MSRP
$300-91%
$3499
Avg Price (30d)
$120-52%
$250
Performance per Dollar
22.0+102%
10.9
Codename
Baffin
Cayman
Release
March 1 2017
May 24 2011
Ranking
#620
#656