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Radeon RX 6700
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6700
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 6700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 559.2% higher G3D Mark score and 150% more VRAM (10 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 4170.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+559.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-559.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $300 (vs $120), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 163.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro WX 4170.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+163.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6700 and Radeon Pro WX 4170
Radeon RX 6700
The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.
Radeon Pro WX 4170
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 6700 scores 18,920 versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 2,870 — the Radeon RX 6700 leads by 559.2%. The Radeon RX 6700 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Boost clocks: 2450 MHz vs 1201 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,920+559% | 2,870 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+125% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.29 TFLOPS+359% | 2.46 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2450 MHz+104% | 1201 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 144+125% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6700 comes with 10 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 150% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 160-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon RX 6700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB+150% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 160-bit+150% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 6700) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6700 draws 175W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 6700) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 50W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 108.1+88% | 57.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 60% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.1 (Radeon RX 6700) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 164% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6700 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-5% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $120-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.1+164% | 23.9 |
| Codename | Navi 22 | Baffin |
| Release | June 9 2021 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #90 | #526 |
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