FirePro W4170M vs GeForce GTX 1650

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 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 GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 648% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W4170M.

Insight	FirePro W4170M	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-648%)	✅Leading raw performance (+648%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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 GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4170M and GeForce GTX 1650

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 GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 648%. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	1,052	7,869+648%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	896+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	2.984 TFLOPS+332%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1665 MHz+85%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	96 KB	896 KB+833%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce GTX 1650
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W4170M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 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 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	7.0	104.9+1399%