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Radeon Pro WX 4170
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Quadro K1200
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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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 is positioned at rank 167 and the Quadro K1200 is on rank 142, so the Quadro K1200 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 Quadro K1200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $184), it costs 35% less, resulting in a 48.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($184) |
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 Quadro K1200
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.
Quadro K1200
The Quadro K1200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 28 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,965 points. Launch price was $321.97.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 scores 2,870 and the Quadro K1200 reaches 2,965 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K1200 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 512 (Quadro K1200). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 1.0578 TFLOPS (Quadro K1200). Boost clocks: 1201 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,870 | 2,965+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.46 TFLOPS+133% | 1.0578 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1201 MHz+16% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 2 MB (Quadro K1200) — the Quadro K1200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 draws 50W versus the Quadro K1200's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Quadro K1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 350W (Quadro K1200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 57.4 | 65.9+15% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Quadro K1200 launched at $300 and now averages $184. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 34.8% less ($64 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 16.1 (Quadro K1200) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 48.4% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro WX 4170 | Quadro K1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $300-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-35% | $184 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.9+48% | 16.1 |
| Codename | Baffin | GM107 |
| Release | November 10 2016 | January 28 2015 |
| Ranking | #526 | #586 |
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