Radeon Pro 555X vs Radeon Pro WX 4170
Radeon Pro 555X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 555X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 555X 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 555X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% 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 | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑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. Priced at $120 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 89% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 736.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+736.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049) | ✅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 Radeon Pro 555X and Radeon Pro WX 4170
Radeon Pro 555X
The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 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 Radeon Pro 555X scores 3,000 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,000+5% | 2,870 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1024+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.393 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+77% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 555X 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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 555X draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.0 | 57.4+43% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1049, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 88.6% less ($929 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 724.1% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1049 | $120-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 23.9+724% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | Baffin |
| Release | July 16 2018 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #564 | #526 |
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