
FirePro M4170 vs Radeon HD 7750M

FirePro M4170
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Radeon HD 7750M
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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 Radeon HD 7750M is on rank 353, so the FirePro M4170 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 7750M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7750M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 7750M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7750M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 7750M

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 7750M
The Radeon HD 7750M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,191 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M4170 scores 1,168 and the Radeon HD 7750M reaches 1,191 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M4170 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7750M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro M4170) vs 512 (Radeon HD 7750M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7750M).
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 7750M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,168 | 1,191+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+17% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 7750M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7750M has 2 GB. 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 HD 7750M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M4170) vs 12 (Radeon HD 7750M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 7750M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7750M). Decoder: UVD vs UVD3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon HD 7750M).
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 7750M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M4170 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7750M's 28W — a 137.1% difference. The Radeon HD 7750M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M4170) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7750M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 7750M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 28W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.8 | 42.5+445% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M4170 | Radeon HD 7750M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | Opal | Chelsea |
| Release | April 23 2015 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #838 | #827 |
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