FirePro W4170M
VS
Radeon HD 6750

FirePro W4170M vs Radeon HD 6750

FirePro W4170M

2015Core: 825 MHzBoost: 900 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon HD 6750

2011Boost: 900 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 HD 6750 is on rank 133, so the FirePro W4170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4170M

#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
95%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
95%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
89%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
88%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
87%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
84%
#41
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
562%
#56
FirePro W4170M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
95%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP: $380|Avg: $380
95%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
91%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
90%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6750

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
756%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
726%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
718%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
716%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
715%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
711%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
702%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
699%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
693%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
691%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
683%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
681%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
669%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
668%
#85
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
98%
#86
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
95%
#118
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
833%
#133
Radeon HD 6750
MSRP: $109|Avg: $109
100%
#135
Radeon R5 240
MSRP: $59|Avg: $10
99%
#136
Radeon R5 340
MSRP: $99|Avg: $25
98%
#137
Radeon HD 8570
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#139
GeForce GT 730
MSRP: $89|Avg: $45
96%
#140
Radeon HD 8400E
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
96%
#142
Radeon HD 8400
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
94%
#143
Radeon HD 5750
MSRP: $130|Avg: $25
94%
#145
Radeon HD 8330E
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
91%
#146
Radeon HD 8670D
MSRP: $60|Avg: $15
90%
#147
Radeon R7 A370
MSRP: $149|Avg: $51
90%
#148
Radeon HD 5770
MSRP: $159|Avg: $159
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W4170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6750.

InsightFirePro W4170MRadeon HD 6750
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 HD 6750

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 6750

The Radeon HD 6750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,046 points. Launch price was $49.99.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Radeon HD 6750 reaches 1,046 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6750 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 720 (Radeon HD 6750). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6750). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 900 MHz.

FeatureFirePro W4170MRadeon HD 6750
G3D Mark Score
1,052
1,046
Architecture
GCN 1.0
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
720+88%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6912 TFLOPS
1.008 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock
900 MHz
900 MHz
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
36+50%
L1 Cache
96 KB+33%
72 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W4170MRadeon HD 6750
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W4170M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6750 has 1 GB. The FirePro W4170M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureFirePro W4170MRadeon HD 6750
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+300%
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro W4170M) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6750). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro W4170MRadeon HD 6750
DirectX
12 (11_1)+7%
11.2 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
N/A
OpenGL
4.6+5%
4.4
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M) vs None (Radeon HD 6750). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6750).

FeatureFirePro W4170MRadeon HD 6750
Encoder
VCE 1.0
None
Decoder
UVD 4.0
UVD 2.2
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6750's 86W — a 54.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

FeatureFirePro W4170MRadeon HD 6750
TDP
150W
86W-43%
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
170mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75
75
Perf/Watt
7.0
12.2+74%
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Value Analysis

The FirePro W4170M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro W4170MRadeon HD 6750
MSRP
$109
Avg Price (30d)
$109
Codename
Opal
Juniper
Release
April 23 2015
January 21 2011
Ranking
#868
#872