FirePro M4170 vs Radeon R7 +8G

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.

FirePro M4170 vs Radeon R7 +8G FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro M4170 vs Radeon R7 +8G: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M4170

2015

Why buy it

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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308.2% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$49 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $49 MSRP).
❌400% higher power demand at 150W vs 30W.

Radeon R7 +8G

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($49 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 316.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 24.3 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 150W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R7 +8G is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (1,191 vs 1,168), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro M4170 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R7 +8G makes the most sense to buy today. It is $151 cheaper on MSRP at $49 vs $200, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 316.2% (24.3 vs 5.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 +8G is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro M4170 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro M4170 vs Radeon R7 +8G Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro M4170

The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.

Radeon R7 +8G

The Radeon R7 +8G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the Radeon R7 +8G reaches 1,191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 +8G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 640 (Radeon R7 +8G). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 +8G). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 915 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
G3D Mark Score	1,168	1,191+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.171 TFLOPS+69%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	915 MHz+2%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	96 KB	160 KB+67%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4170 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 +8G carries 512 MB. FirePro M4170 gives you 700% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M4170 and 128-bit on the Radeon R7 +8G.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4170) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 +8G). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 +8G). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 +8G).

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 +8G's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R7 +8G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 350W (Radeon R7 +8G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
TDP	150W	30W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	7.8	39.7+409%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M4170 came in at $200, while the Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49. On MSRP, Radeon R7 +8G was 75.5% cheaper ($151 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.8 (FirePro M4170) vs 24.3 (Radeon R7 +8G) — the Radeon R7 +8G offers 319% better value.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP	$200	$49-76%
Performance per Dollar	5.8	24.3+319%
Codename	Opal	Tropo
Release	April 23 2015	May 5 2015
Ranking	#838	#737

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