FirePro M4170 vs FirePro V5800

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.

FirePro M4170 vs FirePro V5800 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro M4170 vs FirePro V5800: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M4170

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $279 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Delivers 136.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.8 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌102.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 74W.

FirePro V5800

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 74W instead of 150W, a 76W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2010 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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139.5% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$200 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro V5800 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (1,184 vs 1,168), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro M4170 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 28nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2010. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro M4170 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $279 cheaper on MSRP at $200 vs $479, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 136.3% (5.8 vs 2.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. FirePro V5800 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro M4170 vs FirePro V5800 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

FirePro V5800

The FirePro V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the FirePro V5800 reaches 1,184 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V5800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 800 (FirePro V5800). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800).

Feature	FirePro M4170	FirePro V5800
G3D Mark Score	1,168	1,184+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.104 TFLOPS+60%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	96 KB+20%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4170	FirePro V5800
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M4170 and 64-bit on the FirePro V5800.

Feature	FirePro M4170	FirePro V5800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4170) vs 11.2 (FirePro V5800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M4170	FirePro V5800
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170) vs No (FirePro V5800). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800).

Feature	FirePro M4170	FirePro V5800
Encoder	VCE 1.0	No
Decoder	UVD	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the FirePro V5800's 74W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 350W (FirePro V5800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 59°C.

Feature	FirePro M4170	FirePro V5800
TDP	150W	74W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C	59°C-16%
Perf/Watt	7.8	16.0+105%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M4170 came in at $200, while the FirePro V5800 launched at $479. On MSRP, FirePro M4170 was 58.2% cheaper ($279 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.8 (FirePro M4170) vs 2.5 (FirePro V5800) — the FirePro M4170 offers 132% better value. The newer card here is FirePro M4170 (2015 vs 2010).

Feature	FirePro M4170	FirePro V5800
MSRP	$200-58%	$479
Performance per Dollar	5.8+132%	2.5
Codename	Opal	Juniper
Release	April 23 2015	April 26 2010
Ranking	#838	#780

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