FirePro W4170M vs Intel UHD Graphics 620
FirePro W4170M
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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 W4170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 620.
| Insight | FirePro W4170M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W4170M 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 Intel UHD Graphics 620
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 620
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,041 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Intel UHD Graphics 620 reaches 1,041 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 Intel UHD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,052+1% | 1,041 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+80% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1000 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 620 has 0 MB. The FirePro W4170M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro W4170M) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 620).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 620's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 69.4+891% |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | Opal | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | April 23 2015 | September 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #868 | #875 |
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