FirePro M4170
VS
Iris Pro Graphics 5200

FirePro M4170 vs Iris Pro Graphics 5200

FirePro M4170

2015Core: 825 MHzBoost: 900 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

2013Core: 200 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 FirePro M4170 is positioned at rank 196 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is on rank 403, so the FirePro M4170 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 FirePro M4170

#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
95%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
93%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
92%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
91%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
87%
#181
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2530%
#196
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
100%
#197
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
100%
#200
Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799
95%
#201
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
94%
#203
Quadro FX 2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
93%
#206
FirePro V3900
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
91%
#207
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
MSRP: $119|Avg: $89
91%
#208
Tesla K8
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
88%
#210
GRID K240Q
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
87%
#211
FirePro M4150
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Iris Pro Graphics 5200

#392
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1390%
#394
1260%
#395
1257%
#399
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1143%
#400
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1135%
#402
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
100%
#403
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
100%
#405
99%
#406
Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
#407
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
96%
#408
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
94%
#409
Radeon R7 M260X
MSRP: $139|Avg: $35
93%
#410
93%
#411
Intel UHD Graphics 615
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
92%
#412
Radeon R7 A365
MSRP: $109|Avg: $55
92%
#413
Radeon 3015e
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
92%
#414
Radeon HD 7620G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
91%
#415
Radeon R9 M390X
MSRP: $550|Avg: $120
91%
#416
Arc 8-Core iGPU
MSRP: $503|Avg: $400
89%
#417
Mobility Radeon HD 4670
MSRP: $67|Avg: $20
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4170 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirePro M4170Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Generation 7.5 (2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $80), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro M4170Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+100.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)
More affordable ($40)

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 FirePro M4170 and Iris Pro Graphics 5200

AMD

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.

Intel

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 27 2013. It features the Generation 7.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 22 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 reaches 1,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 uses Generation 7.5, both on 28 nm vs 22 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 320 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

FeatureFirePro M4170Iris Pro Graphics 5200
G3D Mark Score
1,168
1,172
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Generation 7.5
Process Node
28 nm
22 nm
Shading Units
384+20%
320
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6912 TFLOPS
0.768 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock
900 MHz
1200 MHz+33%
ROPs
8+100%
4
TMUs
24
40+67%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M4170Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 has 0 MB. The FirePro M4170 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureFirePro M4170Iris Pro Graphics 5200
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 5200's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics 5200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureFirePro M4170Iris Pro Graphics 5200
TDP
150W
30W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
7.8
39.1+401%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4170 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Iris Pro Graphics 5200 costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (FirePro M4170) vs 29.3 (Iris Pro Graphics 5200) — the Iris Pro Graphics 5200 offers 100.7% better value. The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro M4170Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP
$200
$150-25%
Avg Price (30d)
$80
$40-50%
Performance per Dollar
14.6
29.3+101%
Codename
Opal
Haswell GT3e
Release
April 23 2015
May 27 2013
Ranking
#838
#835