FirePro M4170 vs Radeon R7 A8-7690K

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 A8-7690K 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 A8-7690K: 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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150% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$80 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 14.3 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
❌50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $120 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 144.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 14.3 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W 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?

FirePro M4170 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (1,168 vs 1,141), 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 A8-7690K makes the most sense to buy today. It is $120 cheaper on MSRP at $80 vs $200, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 144.2% (14.3 vs 5.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 A8-7690K 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 A8-7690K 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 A8-7690K

The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,141 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the Radeon R7 A8-7690K reaches 1,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
G3D Mark Score	1,168+2%	1,141
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1024+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.997 TFLOPS+189%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	975 MHz+8%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	96 KB	256 KB+167%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
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 A8-7690K 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 A8-7690K. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M4170) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4170) vs 12 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
DirectX	12	12
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7690K's 100W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7690K). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
TDP	150W	100W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	7.8	11.4+46%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M4170 came in at $200, while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80. On MSRP, Radeon R7 A8-7690K was 60% cheaper ($120 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.8 (FirePro M4170) vs 14.3 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers 146.6% better value.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon R7 A8-7690K
MSRP	$200	$80-60%
Performance per Dollar	5.8	14.3+147%
Codename	Opal	Trinidad
Release	April 23 2015	June 18 2015
Ranking	#838	#467

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