FirePro M4170 vs Radeon R7 +8G

FirePro M4170

2015Core: 825 MHzBoost: 900 MHz

Radeon R7 +8G

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 915 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M4170

150

1,168

0.0%

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

Radeon R7 A365

Radeon 6750M

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

1,191

+2.0%

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

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.

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. The FirePro M4170 is positioned at rank 196 and the Radeon R7 +8G is on rank 217, so the FirePro M4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

95%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

93%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

92%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

91%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

87%

#181

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2530%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

100%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

100%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

95%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

94%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

91%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

87%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 +8G

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

93%

#207

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

447%

#209

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

405%

#210

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

404%

#214

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

367%

#215

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

365%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 +8G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4170 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 +8G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 +8G holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $80), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 307.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 +8G
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+307.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

FirePro M4170 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 +8G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4170 and Radeon R7 +8G

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	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 +8G has 512 MB. The FirePro M4170 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

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

The FirePro M4170 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R7 +8G launched at $49 and now averages $20. The Radeon R7 +8G costs 75% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (FirePro M4170) vs 59.5 (Radeon R7 +8G) — the Radeon R7 +8G offers 307.5% better value.