Radeon R7 A8-7650K vs Radeon Pro WX 4170

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 279.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7650K.

Insight	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-279.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+279.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 R7 A8-7650K and Radeon Pro WX 4170

Radeon R7 A8-7650K

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R7 A8-7650K scores 757 versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 2,870 — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 leads by 279.1%. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 1201 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon Pro WX 4170
G3D Mark Score	757	2,870+279%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	1024+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS	2.46 TFLOPS+288%
Boost Clock	825 MHz	1201 MHz+46%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	96 KB	256 KB+167%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon Pro WX 4170
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon Pro WX 4170
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon Pro WX 4170
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K draws 30W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	Radeon Pro WX 4170
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	25.2	57.4+128%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).