FirePro W4170M vs GeForce 920MX

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 W4170M vs GeForce 920MX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro W4170M vs GeForce 920MX: 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 W4170M

2015

Why buy it

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌837.5% higher power demand at 150W vs 16W.

GeForce 920MX

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 16W instead of 150W, a 134W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 920MX is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (1,064 vs 1,052), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W4170M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 920MX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 920MX is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W4170M has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W4170M vs GeForce 920MX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 920MX gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W4170M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce 920MX
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W4170M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 920MX carries 512 MB. FirePro W4170M gives you 700% 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 W4170M and 128-bit on the GeForce 920MX. 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%

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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

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 920MX (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce 920MX
MSRP	—	$100
Codename	Opal	GM108
Release	April 23 2015	March 25 2016
Ranking	#868	#864

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