FirePro W4170M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

FirePro W4170M

2015Core: 825 MHzBoost: 900 MHz

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W4170M

150

1,052

0.0%

Radeon HD 3870 X2

Radeon HD 7570M/HD 7670M

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

170

13,170

+1151.9%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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.

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 W4170M

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

95%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

89%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

88%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

87%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

84%

#41

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

562%

#56

FirePro W4170M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

95%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

91%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

90%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W4170M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1151.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W4170M.

Insight	FirePro W4170M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1151.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1151.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.

FirePro W4170M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4170M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 1151.9%. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	1,052	13,170+1152%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	384	3584+833%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1743%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1777 MHz+97%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	24	112+367%
L1 Cache	0.09 MB	3.5 MB+3789%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W4170M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W4170M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro W4170M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The FirePro W4170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.