Radeon RX 540 vs Radeon Pro WX 3200

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 RX 540 is positioned at rank 235 and the Radeon Pro WX 3200 is on rank 131, so the Radeon Pro WX 3200 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 RX 540

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#225

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

504%

#227

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

456%

#228

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

455%

#232

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

414%

#233

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

411%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

100%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

98%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

96%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3200

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

98%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

93%

#116

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1331%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

100%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

99%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#135

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

96%

#136

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

96%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

90%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

90%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

89%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

89%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

88%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

87%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

86%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 540 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 540.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 540 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $199 for the Radeon Pro WX 3200, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 380.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 540	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+380.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($199)

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.

Radeon RX 540 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 3200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 540 and Radeon Pro WX 3200

Radeon RX 540

The Radeon RX 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 11 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1124 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,134 points.

Radeon Pro WX 3200

The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1082 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,209 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 540 scores 2,134 and the Radeon Pro WX 3200 reaches 2,209 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 540) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Raw compute: 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 540) vs 1.385 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3200).

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon Pro WX 3200
G3D Mark Score	2,134	2,209+4%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.248 TFLOPS	1.385 TFLOPS+11%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon Pro WX 3200
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 540) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon Pro WX 3200
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 540) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon Pro WX 3200
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	—	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 540 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3200's 65W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon RX 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 540) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 540	Radeon Pro WX 3200
TDP	50W-23%	65W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	82°C
Perf/Watt	42.7+26%	34.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Pro WX 3200 launched at $199 and now averages $199. The Radeon RX 540 costs 79.9% less ($159 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.4 (Radeon RX 540) vs 11.1 (Radeon Pro WX 3200) — the Radeon RX 540 offers 381.1% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).