FirePro V5800 vs FirePro M4170

FirePro V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz

FirePro M4170

2015Core: 825 MHzBoost: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro V5800

1,184

+1.4%

Radeon HD 2900 XT

Radeon R7 A8-7680

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

1,168

0.0%

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

Radeon R7 A365

Radeon 6750M

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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 V5800 is positioned at rank 269 and the FirePro M4170 is on rank 196, 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 V5800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

95%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

94%

#254

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5981%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

100%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

100%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

99%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#274

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

96%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

95%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

94%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

91%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

89%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

89%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V5800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 V5800	FirePro M4170
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V5800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V5800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $80), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 440.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro V5800	FirePro M4170
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+440.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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 V5800 Benchmark Check

FirePro M4170 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5800 and FirePro M4170

FirePro V5800

The FirePro V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5800 scores 1,184 and the FirePro M4170 reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the FirePro M4170 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V5800) vs 384 (FirePro M4170). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170).

Feature	FirePro V5800	FirePro M4170
G3D Mark Score	1,184+1%	1,168
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	800+108%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS+60%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	80 KB	96 KB+20%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5800	FirePro M4170
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.

Feature	FirePro V5800	FirePro M4170
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5800) vs 12 (FirePro M4170). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V5800	FirePro M4170
DirectX	11.2	12+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (FirePro V5800) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170).

Feature	FirePro V5800	FirePro M4170
Encoder	No	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 2.3	UVD
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5800 draws 74W versus the FirePro M4170's 150W — a 67.9% difference. The FirePro V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5800) vs 350W (FirePro M4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 59°C vs 70°C.

Feature	FirePro V5800	FirePro M4170
TDP	74W-51%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	59°C-16%	70°C
Perf/Watt	16.0+105%	7.8

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5800 launched at $479 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro M4170 launched at $200 and now averages $80. The FirePro V5800 costs 81.3% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.9 (FirePro V5800) vs 14.6 (FirePro M4170) — the FirePro V5800 offers 440.4% better value. The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).