Radeon RX 550 vs FirePro W4300

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4300

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Quadro RTX 5000

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MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W4300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	FirePro W4300
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 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 $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 40.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	FirePro W4300
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+40.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and FirePro W4300

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.

FirePro W4300

The FirePro W4300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the FirePro W4300 reaches 2,719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W4300 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 768 (FirePro W4300). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W4300).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro W4300
G3D Mark Score	2,674	2,719+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.428 TFLOPS+18%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro W4300
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon RX 550) vs 256 KB (FirePro W4300) — the Radeon RX 550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro W4300
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 550) vs 12 (FirePro W4300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro W4300
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W4300). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W4300).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro W4300
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the FirePro W4300's 50W — a 0% difference. The FirePro W4300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (FirePro W4300). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 155mm vs 171mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro W4300
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	155mm	171mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	71°C
Perf/Watt	53.5	54.4+2%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro W4300 launched at $379 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 550 costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 54.4 (FirePro W4300) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 40.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).