FirePro M4170 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro M4170

2015

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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33.3% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.8 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

FirePro M4170

2015

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.8 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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33.3% HIGHER MSRP
$200 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 7.8 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro M4170 better than Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,168 vs 1,166 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro M4170 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro M4170 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro M4170 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. FirePro M4170 is about 33.3% more expensive on MSRP at $200 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C make more sense than FirePro M4170?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 150W), and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of FirePro M4170. The trade-off is that FirePro M4170 currently gives you 0.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

FirePro M4170 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro M4170	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	18 FPS	52 FPS
medium	12 FPS	42 FPS
high	7 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	10 FPS	39 FPS
medium	6 FPS	31 FPS
high	3 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	26 FPS
medium	2 FPS	21 FPS
high	1 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro M4170	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	53 FPS	52 FPS
medium	32 FPS	42 FPS
high	23 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	19 FPS	39 FPS
medium	11 FPS	31 FPS
high	7 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	26 FPS
medium	3 FPS	21 FPS
high	2 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro M4170	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	53 FPS	52 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	35 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	39 FPS	39 FPS
medium	32 FPS	31 FPS
high	26 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	26 FPS
medium	21 FPS	21 FPS
high	18 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro M4170	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	53 FPS	52 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	29 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	7 FPS	39 FPS
medium	5 FPS	31 FPS
high	4 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	26 FPS
medium	3 FPS	21 FPS
high	2 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	13 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4170 and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

FirePro M4170

The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C reaches 1,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
G3D Mark Score	1,168	1,166
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	2100 MHz+133%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C has 0 MB. The FirePro M4170 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
TDP	150W	15W-90%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	7.8	77.7+896%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4170 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C launched at $150. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C costs 25% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.8 (FirePro M4170) vs 7.8 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C offers 34.5% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).