FirePro W4170M vs Firepro M4100
FirePro W4170M
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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. The FirePro W4170M is positioned at rank #56 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro M4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W4170M | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Firepro M4100 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 W4170M and Firepro M4100
FirePro W4170M
The FirePro W4170M 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: 1,052 points.
Firepro M4100
The Firepro M4100 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 670 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,059 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Firepro M4100 reaches 1,059 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Firepro M4100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 384 (Firepro M4100). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 0.5146 TFLOPS (Firepro M4100).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,052 | 1,059 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+34% | 0.5146 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W4170M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Firepro M4100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W4170M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro W4170M) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Firepro M4100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (FL11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro M4100). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M) vs H.264,VC-1 (Firepro M4100).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Firepro M4100's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Firepro M4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 350W (Firepro M4100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 82mm |
| Height | 0mm | 70mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 35.3+404% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4170M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Firepro M4100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Opal | Mars |
| Release | April 23 2015 | October 16 2013 |
| Ranking | #868 | #866 |
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