FirePro W4170M vs Radeon 535
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W4170M is positioned at rank 56 and the Radeon 535 is on rank 119, so the FirePro W4170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4170M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 535.
| Insight | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ 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 Radeon 535
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.
Radeon 535
The Radeon 535 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Radeon 535 reaches 1,049 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 535 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 512 (Radeon 535). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 535). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,052 | 1,049 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+75% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1183 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W4170M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 535 has 512 MB. The FirePro W4170M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Radeon 535's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 535 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 300W (Radeon 535). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 21.0+200% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 535 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | Opal | Lexa |
| Release | April 23 2015 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #868 | #668 |
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