FirePro W4170M vs Radeon R7 250

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 R7 250 FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro W4170M vs Radeon R7 250: 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

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 11.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $89 MSRP).
❌130.8% higher power demand at 150W vs 65W.

Radeon R7 250

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 11.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($89 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 65W instead of 150W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB 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 0.1% in PassMark G3D (1,052 vs 1,051), 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 2 GB 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?

Radeon R7 250 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R7 250 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W4170M has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W4170M vs Radeon R7 250 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 R7 250

The Radeon R7 250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,051 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Radeon R7 250 reaches 1,051 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 250 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 250). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 250). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon R7 250
G3D Mark Score	1,052	1,051
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	0.8064 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1050 MHz+17%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon R7 250
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 R7 250 carries 2 GB. FirePro W4170M gives you 100% 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 128-bit on the Radeon R7 250.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon R7 250
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 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 11.1 (Radeon R7 250). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon R7 250
DirectX	12 (11_1)+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 250). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 250).

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon R7 250
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 250's 65W — a 79.1% difference. The Radeon R7 250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 300W (Radeon R7 250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon R7 250
TDP	150W	65W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75	75
Perf/Watt	7.0	16.2+131%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro W4170M (2015 vs 2013).

Feature	FirePro W4170M	Radeon R7 250
MSRP	—	$89
Codename	Opal	Oland
Release	April 23 2015	October 8 2013
Ranking	#868	#871

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