Firepro W5170M vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Firepro W5170M
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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 W5170M is positioned at rank 6 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI is on rank 229, 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 GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro W5170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
| Insight | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Firepro W5170M 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 GeForce GTX 580M SLI
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.
GeForce GTX 580M SLI
The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,771 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro W5170M scores 1,774 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI reaches 1,771 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W5170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,774 | 1,771 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Firepro W5170M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI has 512 MB. The Firepro W5170M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Firepro W5170M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Decoder: UVD vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | UVD | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 580M SLI's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-70% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-11% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.1+234% | 17.7 |
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