Radeon Pro WX 4170 vs GeForce MX350
Radeon Pro WX 4170
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GeForce MX350
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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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 is positioned at rank 167 and the GeForce MX350 is on rank 348, 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 Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX350
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 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 $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 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 MX350
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 scores 2,870 and the GeForce MX350 reaches 2,828 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce MX350 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 640 (GeForce MX350). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 1.199 TFLOPS (GeForce MX350). Boost clocks: 1201 MHz vs 937 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,870+1% | 2,828 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.46 TFLOPS+105% | 1.199 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1201 MHz+28% | 937 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+7% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX350 has 2 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: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce MX350) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 draws 50W versus the GeForce MX350's 20W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce MX350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 350W (GeForce MX350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 20W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 57.4 | 141.4+146% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce MX350 launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 40% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 14.1 (GeForce MX350) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 69.5% better value. The GeForce MX350 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | GeForce MX350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $250-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-40% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9+70% | 14.1 |
| Codename | Baffin | GP107 |
| Release | November 10 2016 | February 10 2020 |
| Ranking | #526 | #597 |
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