FirePro W7170M vs Radeon Pro WX 4100
FirePro W7170M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 W7170M is positioned at rank 22 and the Radeon Pro WX 4100 is on rank 148, so the FirePro W7170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7170M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W7170M.
| Insight | FirePro W7170M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX 4100 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W7170M and Radeon Pro WX 4100
FirePro W7170M
The FirePro W7170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,605 points.
Radeon Pro WX 4100
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 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: 3,682 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W7170M scores 3,605 and the Radeon Pro WX 4100 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7170M is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W7170M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4100).
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,605 | 3,682+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.961 TFLOPS+20% | 2.46 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7170M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4100) — the Radeon Pro WX 4100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W7170M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4100's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7170M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 36.0 | 73.6+104% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W7170M | Radeon Pro WX 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $85 |
| Codename | Amethyst | Baffin |
| Release | October 2 2015 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #533 | #526 |
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