Quadro M1000M vs Radeon Pro WX 4170
Quadro M1000M
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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 Quadro M1000M is positioned at rank 49 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the Quadro M1000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M1000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
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 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M1000M.
| Insight | Quadro M1000M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M1000M and Radeon Pro WX 4170
Quadro M1000M
The Quadro M1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,845 points. Launch price was $200.89.
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 Quadro M1000M scores 2,845 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1000M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M1000M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Boost clocks: 1072 MHz vs 1201 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,845 | 2,870 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1024+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.017 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+142% |
| Boost Clock | 1072 MHz | 1201 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1000M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Quadro M1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M1000M draws 40W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro M1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1000M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-20% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.1+24% | 57.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | GM107 | Baffin |
| Release | August 18 2015 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #594 | #526 |
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