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FirePro M4170
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Radeon R7 A8-7690K
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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 A8-7690K is on rank 97, so the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7690K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 A8-7690K.
| Insight | FirePro M4170 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| 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 A8-7690K offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-7690K holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M4170 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 FirePro M4170 and Radeon R7 A8-7690K
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K 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. 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% |
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 |
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 | — |
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% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4170 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R7 A8-7690K launched at $80 and now averages $40. The Radeon R7 A8-7690K costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (FirePro M4170) vs 28.5 (Radeon R7 A8-7690K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7690K offers 95.2% better value.
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon R7 A8-7690K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $80-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $40-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.6 | 28.5+95% |
| Codename | Opal | Trinidad |
| Release | April 23 2015 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #838 | #467 |
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