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FirePro W5000
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Radeon Pro WX 4170
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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 W5000 is positioned at rank 216 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $120), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 210.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+210.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 W5000 and Radeon Pro WX 4170
FirePro W5000
The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon Pro WX 4170
The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W5000 scores 2,967 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5000) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170).
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,967+3% | 2,870 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1024+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.267 TFLOPS | 2.46 TFLOPS+94% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 W5000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W5000) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5000) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2.170 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro W5000) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5000) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170).
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 3.4 (Polaris) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W5000 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5000) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 183mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 39.6 | 57.4+45% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5000 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The FirePro W5000 costs 66.7% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.2 (FirePro W5000) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the FirePro W5000 offers 210.5% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro W5000 | Radeon Pro WX 4170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $400-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-67% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.2+210% | 23.9 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | Baffin |
| Release | August 7 2012 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #585 | #526 |
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