
FirePro W4170M vs GeForce 920MX

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W4170M is positioned at rank 56 and the GeForce 920MX is on rank 360, so the FirePro W4170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4170M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 920MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 920MX 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 GeForce 920MX

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.

GeForce 920MX
The GeForce 920MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,064 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the GeForce 920MX reaches 1,064 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 920MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 256 (GeForce 920MX). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920MX). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 993 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,052 | 1,064+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+36% | 0.5084 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 993 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 920MX has 512 MB. The FirePro W4170M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W4170M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 920MX) — the GeForce 920MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro W4170M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 920MX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M) vs None (GeForce 920MX). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 920MX).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the GeForce 920MX's 16W — a 161.4% difference. The GeForce 920MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 350W (GeForce 920MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 16W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 66.5+850% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 920MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | GeForce 920MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $54 |
| Codename | Opal | GM108 |
| Release | April 23 2015 | March 25 2016 |
| Ranking | #868 | #864 |
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