FirePro W4170M vs Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is on rank 419, 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 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

#409

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1576%

#411

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1428%

#412

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1425%

#416

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1296%

#417

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1287%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

100%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

99%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

97%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

95%

#432

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

95%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

94%

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 1.8% 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 8570D + HD 8570 Dual.

Insight	FirePro W4170M	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ 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.

FirePro W4170M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W4170M and Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,033 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual reaches 1,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual).

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
G3D Mark Score	1,052+2%	1,033
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
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 8570D + HD 8570 Dual 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 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (FirePro W4170M) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
DirectX	12 (11_1)+9%	11_2
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 3.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
Encoder	VCE 1.0	UVD 3
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.