Firepro W5170M vs GeForce MX230
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 GeForce MX230 is on rank 338, 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 MX230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce MX230 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX230 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Firepro W5170M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce MX230 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 MX230
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 MX230
The GeForce MX230 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1519 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,826 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro W5170M scores 1,774 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W5170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,774 | 1,826+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+150% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+46% | 0.81 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1582 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+150% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+67% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Firepro W5170M) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX230) — the GeForce MX230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 100% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 10W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.1 | 182.6+209% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | Tropo | GP108 |
| Release | August 25 2014 | February 21 2019 |
| Ranking | #662 | #708 |
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