FirePro W4170M vs Radeon 625
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 625 is on rank 357, 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 625
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 625 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 625 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 Radeon 625 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| 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 Radeon 625 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 625
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 625 has 512 MB. The FirePro W4170M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. 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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 625 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon 625 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Opal | Polaris 24 |
| Release | April 23 2015 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #868 | #858 |
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