Firepro W5170M vs FirePro M6000
Firepro W5170M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 W5170M is positioned at rank 6 and the FirePro M6000 is on rank 193, so the Firepro W5170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Firepro W5170M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Firepro W5170M.
| Insight | Firepro W5170M | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M6000 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 W5170M and FirePro M6000
Firepro W5170M
The Firepro W5170M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,774 points.
FirePro M6000
The FirePro M6000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,820 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro W5170M scores 1,774 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W5170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,774 | 1,820+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+16% | 1.024 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Firepro W5170M) vs 11.1 (FirePro M6000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 35.6% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-30% | 43W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 59.1+40% | 42.3 |
Value Analysis
The Firepro W5170M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | Tropo | Heathrow |
| Release | August 25 2014 | July 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #662 | #710 |
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