FirePro W4170M vs Radeon HD 7670A
FirePro W4170M
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Radeon HD 7670A
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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 HD 7670A is on rank 362, 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 HD 7670A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W4170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 HD 7670A.
| Insight | FirePro W4170M | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 HD 7670A
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 HD 7670A
The Radeon HD 7670A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,050 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Radeon HD 7670A reaches 1,050 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 7670A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7670A). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7670A).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,052 | 1,050 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+20% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB+100% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 7670A 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.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7670A's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7670A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7670A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 45W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 23.3+233% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W4170M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon HD 7670A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Opal | Turks |
| Release | April 23 2015 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #868 | #870 |
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