Radeon Pro WX 4170 vs Radeon RX 6700
Radeon Pro WX 4170
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Radeon RX 6700
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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. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is positioned at rank #167 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 6700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 6700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 559.2% higher G3D Mark score and 150% more VRAM (10 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 4170.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-559.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+559.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (10 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $300 (vs $120), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 163.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon Pro WX 4170.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+163.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 and Radeon RX 6700
Radeon Pro WX 4170
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 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: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.
Radeon RX 6700
The Radeon RX 6700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1941 MHz to 2450 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,920 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 scores 2,870 versus the Radeon RX 6700's 18,920 — the Radeon RX 6700 leads by 559.2%. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 6700 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 11.29 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700). Boost clocks: 1201 MHz vs 2450 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,870 | 18,920+559% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2304+125% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.46 TFLOPS | 11.29 TFLOPS+359% |
| Boost Clock | 1201 MHz | 2450 MHz+104% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 64 | 144+125% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700 has 10 GB. The Radeon RX 6700 offers 150% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 10 GB+150% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 160-bit+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 3 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) | VCE |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 6700's 175W — a 111.1% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 550W (Radeon RX 6700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-71% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 57.4 | 108.1+88% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon RX 6700 launched at $379 and now averages $300. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 60% less ($180 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 63.1 (Radeon RX 6700) — the Radeon RX 6700 offers 164% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon RX 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $379-5% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-60% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9 | 63.1+164% |
| Codename | Baffin | Navi 22 |
| Release | November 10 2016 | June 9 2021 |
| Ranking | #526 | #90 |
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