Radeon Ryzen 5 150 vs Radeon Pro WX 3100
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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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 Radeon Ryzen 5 150
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 3100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $350), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 436.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+436.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 Ryzen 5 150 and Radeon Pro WX 3100
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 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: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon Pro WX 3100
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 scores 2,595 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 reaches 2,584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1219 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,595 | 2,584 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 1.248 TFLOPS+3% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1219 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ryzen 5 150 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3100's 65W — a 26.1% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-23% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 51.9+30% | 39.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 and now averages $65. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 costs 81.4% less ($285 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) vs 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 437.8% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $199-43% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $65-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.4 | 39.8+438% |
| Codename | Lexa | Lexa |
| Release | April 20 2017 | June 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #617 | #624 |
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