FirePro W4170M vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M

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 HD 8600/8700M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

FirePro W4170M vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M: 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).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌200% higher power demand at 150W vs 50W.

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

2013

Why buy it

✅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.
❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro W4170M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.1% in PassMark G3D (1,052 vs 1,030), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

FirePro W4170M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro W4170M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro W4170M vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M 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 HD 8600/8700M

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 775 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
G3D Mark Score	1,052+2%	1,030
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.992 TFLOPS+44%
Boost Clock	900 MHz+16%	775 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	96 KB	160 KB+67%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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 HD 8600/8700M 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 System on the Radeon HD 8600/8700M.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.