Firepro W5170M vs GeForce GTX 760M
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 760M is on rank 97, 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 760M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro W5170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760M.
| Insight | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 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 760M
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 760M
The GeForce GTX 760M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 657 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro W5170M scores 1,774 and the GeForce GTX 760M reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W5170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 760M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 760M). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760M). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 657 MHz.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,774+3% | 1,726 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+17% | 1.009 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz+41% | 657 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+150% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 760M's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 760M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-45% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.1+88% | 31.4 |
Value Analysis
The Firepro W5170M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce GTX 760M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Tropo | GK106 |
| Release | August 25 2014 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #662 | #725 |
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