Radeon Pro WX 4170 vs GRID M10-4Q

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 GRID M10-4Q is on rank 344, so the Radeon Pro WX 4170 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

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Radeon Pro Vega II

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99%

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Radeon PRO W7900

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Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

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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%

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

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Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

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FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-4Q

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L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

99%

#329

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13937%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

100%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

97%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

97%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

92%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

90%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

89%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

86%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

86%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

85%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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	Radeon Pro WX 4170	GRID M10-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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	Radeon Pro WX 4170	GRID M10-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+173.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($120)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

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.

Radeon Pro WX 4170 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 4170 and GRID M10-4Q

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 scores 2,870 and the GRID M10-4Q reaches 2,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID M10-4Q uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 640 (GRID M10-4Q). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID M10-4Q). Boost clocks: 1201 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	GRID M10-4Q
G3D Mark Score	2,870	2,977+4%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024+60%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.46 TFLOPS+47%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1201 MHz	1306 MHz+9%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	64+60%	40
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	GRID M10-4Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-4Q 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 2 MB (GRID M10-4Q) — the GRID M10-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	GRID M10-4Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 draws 50W versus the GRID M10-4Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 350W (GRID M10-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	GRID M10-4Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	57.4+335%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GRID M10-4Q launched at $2805 and now averages $340. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 64.7% less ($220 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 8.8 (GRID M10-4Q) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 171.6% better value.