Radeon Pro WX 4170 vs Quadro K5000M

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2016Core: 1125 MHzBoost: 1201 MHz

Quadro K5000M

2012Core: 601 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2,870

+2.3%

2,805

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 K5000M is on rank 50, so the Quadro K5000M 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 Quadro K5000M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

98%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

98%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

98%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

89%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#35

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

527%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

100%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

99%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

99%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

89%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

85%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K5000M.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Quadro K5000M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
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

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 $509), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 334% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Quadro K5000M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+334%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($120)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($509)

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

Quadro K5000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX 4170 and Quadro K5000M

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 K5000M

The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 scores 2,870 and the Quadro K5000M reaches 2,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K5000M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 1,344 (Quadro K5000M). Raw compute: 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Quadro K5000M
G3D Mark Score	2,870+2%	2,805
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1344+31%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.46 TFLOPS+52%	1.615 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	256 KB+129%	112 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Quadro K5000M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000M) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Quadro K5000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
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) (Quadro K5000M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Quadro K5000M
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M). 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 (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Quadro K5000M
Encoder	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
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

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 draws 50W versus the Quadro K5000M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 350W (Quadro K5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 81°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX 4170	Quadro K5000M
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C-1%	81°C
Perf/Watt	57.4+104%	28.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 76.4% less ($389 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) vs 5.5 (Quadro K5000M) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 334.5% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).