FirePro W4170M vs Radeon 625

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 Radeon 625 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 Radeon 625: 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

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 150W vs 50W.

Radeon 625

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅FirePro W4170M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Radeon 625 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 50W instead of 150W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon 625 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (1,077 vs 1,052), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 625 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon 625 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro W4170M vs Radeon 625 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.

Radeon 625

The Radeon 625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,077 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Radeon 625 reaches 1,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon 625 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 384 (Radeon 625). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 625). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon 625
G3D Mark Score	1,052	1,077+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1024 MHz+14%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon 625
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W4170M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 625 carries 512 MB. FirePro W4170M gives you 700% 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 128-bit on the Radeon 625. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W4170M) vs 128 KB (Radeon 625) — the FirePro W4170M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon 625
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Radeon 625's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 625 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 350W (Radeon 625). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon 625
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	7.0	21.5+207%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon 625 (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon 625
MSRP	—	$100
Codename	Opal	Polaris 24
Release	April 23 2015	May 13 2019
Ranking	#868	#858

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