Radeon Pro WX 4150 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 374.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). 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 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-374.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+374.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $209 (vs $120), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 172.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro WX 4150.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+172.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) |
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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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.
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro WX 4150 scores 2,642 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 374.5%. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 1.887 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1053 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,642 | 12,535+374% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2560+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.887 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+382% |
| Boost Clock | 1053 MHz | 1777 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 0.22 MB | 2.5 MB+1036% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 4150 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 4150 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 88.9% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-62% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 52.8 | 96.4+83% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4150 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 costs 42.6% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.0 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 172.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4150 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $249-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-43% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.0 | 60.0+173% |
| Codename | Baffin | GA106 |
| Release | March 1 2017 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #620 | #211 |
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