FirePro M4170 vs Radeon HD 7750M

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 Radeon HD 7750M 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 Radeon HD 7750M: 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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅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.
❌435.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 28W.

Radeon HD 7750M

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 28W instead of 150W, a 122W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $200 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 7750M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (1,191 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: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro M4170 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon HD 7750M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro M4170 vs Radeon HD 7750M 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.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon HD 7750M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M4170 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7750M carries 2 GB. FirePro M4170 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M4170 and System on the Radeon HD 7750M.

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

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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%

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro M4170 (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	FirePro M4170	Radeon HD 7750M
MSRP	$200	—
Codename	Opal	Chelsea
Release	April 23 2015	April 24 2012
Ranking	#838	#827

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