Radeon RX 550 vs Radeon Pro WX 4150

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 Radeon Pro WX 4150

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Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

98%

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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

86%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1677%

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Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

100%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

98%

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Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

96%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

93%

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FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

85%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

81%

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FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

81%

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Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 RX 550	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-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 RX 550	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+247%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 550 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4150 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and Radeon Pro WX 4150

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the Radeon Pro WX 4150 reaches 2,642 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4150 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 896 (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 1.887 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1053 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon Pro WX 4150
G3D Mark Score	2,674+1%	2,642
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	896+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.887 TFLOPS+56%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz+12%	1053 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	56+75%
L1 Cache	128 KB	224 KB+75%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon Pro WX 4150
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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4150) — the Radeon Pro WX 4150 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon Pro WX 4150
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 550) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon Pro WX 4150
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4150).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon Pro WX 4150
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4150's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4150). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	Radeon Pro WX 4150
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	155mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	53.5+1%	52.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon Pro WX 4150 launched at $300 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 550 costs 70.8% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 22.0 (Radeon Pro WX 4150) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 247.3% better value.