GRID M10-4Q vs Radeon Pro WX 4170
GRID M10-4Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID M10-4Q is positioned at rank 344 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 GRID M10-4Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M10-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $340), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 173.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+173.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340) | ✅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 GRID M10-4Q and Radeon Pro WX 4170
GRID M10-4Q
The GRID M10-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,977 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 GRID M10-4Q scores 2,977 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M10-4Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID M10-4Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1201 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,977+4% | 2,870 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.672 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+47% |
| Boost Clock | 1306 MHz+9% | 1201 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | 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 GRID M10-4Q 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: 2 MB (GRID M10-4Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M10-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M10-4Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.2 | 57.4+335% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 64.7% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 171.6% better value.
| Feature | GRID M10-4Q | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2805 | $400-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | $120-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.8 | 23.9+172% |
| Codename | GM107 | Baffin |
| Release | May 18 2016 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #622 | #526 |
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