FirePro W4170M vs Radeon R7 M460
FirePro W4170M
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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 R7 M460 is on rank 508, 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 R7 M460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W4170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W4170M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 Radeon R7 M460 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 R7 M460
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 M460
The Radeon R7 M460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1125 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,069 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W4170M scores 1,052 and the Radeon R7 M460 reaches 1,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W4170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 M460 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (FirePro W4170M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M460). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M460). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1125 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,052 | 1,069+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.864 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1125 MHz+25% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 M460 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W4170M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R7 M460) — the FirePro W4170M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W4170M draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 M460's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W4170M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.0 | 14.3+104% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W4170M | Radeon R7 M460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $250 |
| Codename | Opal | Meso |
| Release | April 23 2015 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #868 | #861 |
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