FirePro M4170 vs NVS 810

FirePro M4170

2015Core: 825 MHzBoost: 900 MHz

NVS 810

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M4170

150

1,168

0.0%

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

Radeon R7 A365

Radeon 6750M

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

1,192

+2.1%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 4060

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 NVS 810 is on rank 309, 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 NVS 810

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

92%

#294

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8690%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

100%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

99%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

96%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

96%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

94%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

93%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

92%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

91%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

89%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

89%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

89%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

87%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

84%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The NVS 810 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M4170.

Insight	FirePro M4170	NVS 810
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The NVS 810 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 810 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $80), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M4170	NVS 810
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

FirePro M4170 Benchmark Check

NVS 810 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M4170 and NVS 810

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.

NVS 810

The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the NVS 810 reaches 1,192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1033 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M4170	NVS 810
G3D Mark Score	1,168	1,192+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512 ×2+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.058 TFLOPS ×2+53%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1033 MHz+15%
ROPs	8	16 ×2+100%
TMUs	24	32 ×2+33%
L1 Cache	96 KB	256 KB+167%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4170	NVS 810
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M4170) vs 1 MB (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M4170	NVS 810
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4170) vs 12 (12_1) (NVS 810). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 8.

Feature	FirePro M4170	NVS 810
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	8+167%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: UVD vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).

Feature	FirePro M4170	NVS 810
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 5
Decoder	UVD	NVDEC 2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 75.2% difference. The NVS 810 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro M4170	NVS 810
TDP	150W	68W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	198mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	7.8	17.5+124%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M4170 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the NVS 810 launched at $700 and now averages $80. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (FirePro M4170) vs 14.9 (NVS 810) — the NVS 810 offers 2.1% better value.