Radeon Pro WX 4170 vs Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
Radeon Pro WX 4170
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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
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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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 is positioned at rank 167 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is on rank 180, so the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 Pro WX 4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 211.6% 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 PRO A10-9700E.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+211.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-211.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| 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
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $85), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 120.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+120.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($85) |
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 R7 PRO A10-9700E
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 PRO A10-9700E
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 scores 2,870 versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 921 — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 leads by 211.6%. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Boost clocks: 1201 MHz vs 2920 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,870+212% | 921 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 4096+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.46 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+1845% |
| Boost Clock | 1201 MHz | 2920 MHz+143% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 64 | 256+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 8 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 57.4+1752% | 3.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 and now averages $85. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E costs 29.2% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 121.3% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $139-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $85-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9+121% | 10.8 |
| Codename | Baffin | Navi 48 |
| Release | November 10 2016 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #526 | #23 |
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