Radeon Pro WX 4170
VS
GeForce GTX 675MX

Radeon Pro WX 4170 vs GeForce GTX 675MX

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2016Core: 1125 MHzBoost: 1201 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 675MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

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 GeForce GTX 675MX is on rank 75, so the GeForce GTX 675MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170

#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
99%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
98%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
97%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
94%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
93%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
90%
#152
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2058%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
100%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
100%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
100%
#173
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
MSRP: $119|Avg: $86
98%
#175
Radeon Pro 560
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
97%
#176
Radeon Pro 460
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
96%
#180
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
MSRP: $139|Avg: $85
92%
#181
FirePro M5950
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 675MX

#65
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
221%
#67
200%
#68
200%
#72
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
181%
#73
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
180%
#75
GeForce GTX 675MX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#78
Radeon HD 8970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170
99%
#82
Arc 7-Core iGPU
MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A
96%
#86
Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $50
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 675MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 4170.

InsightRadeon Pro WX 4170GeForce GTX 675MX
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 GeForce GTX 675MX 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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 and GeForce GTX 675MX

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 675MX

The GeForce GTX 675MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,951 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 scores 2,870 and the GeForce GTX 675MX reaches 2,951 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 675MX uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 675MX). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 1.256 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675MX).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4170GeForce GTX 675MX
G3D Mark Score
2,870
2,951+3%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024+7%
960
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.46 TFLOPS+96%
1.256 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
64
80+25%
L1 Cache
256 KB+220%
80 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4170GeForce GTX 675MX
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 675MX) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4170GeForce GTX 675MX
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675MX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4170GeForce GTX 675MX
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 675MX). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675MX).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4170GeForce GTX 675MX
Encoder
VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
UVD 6.3
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only)
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 675MX's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 675MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4170GeForce GTX 675MX
TDP
50W-50%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
57.4+95%
29.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon Pro WX 4170GeForce GTX 675MX
MSRP
$400
Avg Price (30d)
$120
Codename
Baffin
GK104
Release
November 10 2016
October 1 2012
Ranking
#526
#588