FirePro W4170M vs UHD Graphics 620

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 Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 Intel UHD Graphics 620: 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

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Intel UHD Graphics 620 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro W4170M is the less risky modern option long term.

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.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 620

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with Unknown 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?

FirePro W4170M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (1,052 vs 1,041), 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 Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro W4170M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro W4170M vs Intel UHD Graphics 620 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.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W4170M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 carries 0 MB. FirePro W4170M gives you 100+% 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 System on the Intel UHD Graphics 620.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Intel UHD Graphics 620
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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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%

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics 620 (2017 vs 2015).

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Intel UHD Graphics 620
MSRP	—	$0
Codename	Opal	Kaby Lake GT2
Release	April 23 2015	September 1 2017
Ranking	#868	#875

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