FirePro M4170 vs Radeon HD 5750
FirePro M4170
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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 Radeon HD 5750 is on rank 143, so the Radeon HD 5750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro M4170 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The FirePro M4170 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5750 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4170 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5750 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5750 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $80), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 220.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+220.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 Radeon HD 5750
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 HD 5750
The Radeon HD 5750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the Radeon HD 5750 reaches 1,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 5750 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 720 (Radeon HD 5750). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5750).
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,168 | 1,169 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 720+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 1.008 TFLOPS+46% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 36+50% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+33% | 72 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M4170 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5750 has 1 GB. The FirePro M4170 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5750).
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD | — |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 5750's 86W — a 54.2% difference. The Radeon HD 5750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 86W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 13.6+74% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4170 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 5750 launched at $130 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 5750 costs 68.8% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (FirePro M4170) vs 46.8 (Radeon HD 5750) — the Radeon HD 5750 offers 220.5% better value. The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 5750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $130-35% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $25-69% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.6 | 46.8+221% |
| Codename | Opal | Juniper |
| Release | April 23 2015 | October 13 2009 |
| Ranking | #838 | #834 |
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