GeForce MX350 vs Radeon Pro WX 4170
GeForce MX350
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Radeon Pro WX 4170
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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 GeForce MX350 is positioned at rank 348 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, 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 GeForce MX350
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX350 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX350 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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX350.
| Insight | GeForce MX350 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $200 for the GeForce MX350, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 69.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX350 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 GeForce MX350 and Radeon Pro WX 4170
GeForce MX350
The GeForce MX350 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 747 MHz to 937 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX350 scores 2,828 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX350 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce MX350) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Boost clocks: 937 MHz vs 1201 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,828 | 2,870+1% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.199 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+105% |
| Boost Clock | 937 MHz | 1201 MHz+28% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 256 KB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce MX350 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce MX350) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX350 draws 20W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX350) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 20W-60% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.4+146% | 57.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX350 launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 40% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.1 (GeForce MX350) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 69.5% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce MX350 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250-38% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $120-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.1 | 23.9+70% |
| Codename | GP107 | Baffin |
| Release | February 10 2020 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #597 | #526 |
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