FirePro M4170
VS
Radeon HD 7750M

FirePro M4170 vs Radeon HD 7750M

FirePro M4170

2015Core: 825 MHzBoost: 900 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 7750M

2012Core: 575 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 Radeon HD 7750M is on rank 353, 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 Radeon HD 7750M

#343
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
993%
#345
900%
#346
898%
#350
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
817%
#351
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
811%
#353
Radeon HD 7750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
100%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
99%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
97%
#361
97%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
96%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
96%
#367
GeForce 615
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightFirePro M4170Radeon 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

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureFirePro M4170Radeon 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)

FeatureFirePro M4170Radeon 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
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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.

FeatureFirePro M4170Radeon 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.

FeatureFirePro M4170Radeon 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).

FeatureFirePro M4170Radeon 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.

FeatureFirePro M4170Radeon 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 FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro M4170Radeon HD 7750M
MSRP
$200
Avg Price (30d)
$80
Codename
Opal
Chelsea
Release
April 23 2015
April 24 2012
Ranking
#838
#827