Radeon R7 450 vs Radeon Pro WX 4130
Radeon R7 450
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4130
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 450.
| Insight | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 450 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 450 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $100), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 185.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+185.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 R7 450 and Radeon Pro WX 4130
Radeon R7 450
The Radeon R7 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,887 points.
Radeon Pro WX 4130
The Radeon Pro WX 4130 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 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,890 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 450 scores 1,887 and the Radeon Pro WX 4130 reaches 1,890 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 450) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 450) vs 1.348 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4130).
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,887 | 1,890 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 1.348 TFLOPS+65% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 450) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 450 draws 55W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4130's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R7 450) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 50W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 34.3 | 37.8+10% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 450 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 launched at $300 and now averages $100. The Radeon R7 450 costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon R7 450) vs 18.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the Radeon R7 450 offers 185.2% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | Radeon Pro WX 4130 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219-27% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-65% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.9+185% | 18.9 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Baffin |
| Release | July 6 2016 | March 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #667 | #697 |
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