
Radeon Pro WX 4150 vs Radeon RX 550

Radeon Pro WX 4150
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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 4150 is positioned at rank #155 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 4150
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| 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 | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $120), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 247% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+247%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 Radeon RX 550

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.

Radeon RX 550
The Radeon RX 550 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: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 4150 scores 2,642 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 896 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 1.887 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 1053 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,642 | 2,674+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+75% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.887 TFLOPS+56% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1053 MHz | 1183 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+75% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 4150 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 155mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 52.8 | 53.5+1% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4150 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550 costs 70.8% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.0 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 247.3% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | Radeon RX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $79-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $35-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.0 | 76.4+247% |
| Codename | Baffin | Lexa |
| Release | March 1 2017 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #620 | #617 |
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