Radeon Pro WX 4170 vs Radeon R7 A8-7650K

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2016Core: 1125 MHzBoost: 1201 MHz

Radeon R7 A8-7650K

2014Core: 725 MHzBoost: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2,870

+279.1%

757

0.0%

RADEON HD6410D

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7700M Dual

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#152

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2058%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

100%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 279.1% 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 A8-7650K.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+279.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-279.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 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.

Radeon Pro WX 4170 Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 A8-7650K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 4170 and Radeon R7 A8-7650K

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 R7 A8-7650K

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 scores 2,870 versus the Radeon R7 A8-7650K's 757 — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 leads by 279.1%. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Boost clocks: 1201 MHz vs 825 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
G3D Mark Score	2,870+279%	757
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024+167%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.46 TFLOPS+288%	0.6336 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1201 MHz+46%	825 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	64+167%	24
L1 Cache	256 KB+167%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K has 512 MB. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
Encoder	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7650K's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	70-13%
Perf/Watt	57.4+128%	25.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).