Firepro W5170M vs Iris Plus Graphics

Firepro W5170M vs Iris Plus Graphics Performance Spectrum

Firepro W5170M

2 GB 30

1,774

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Iris Plus Graphics

Shared System RAM 15

1,789

+0.8%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

Firepro W5170M vs Iris Plus Graphics FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Firepro W5170M vs Iris Plus Graphics: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Firepro W5170M

2014

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Iris Plus Graphics is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Firepro W5170M is the less risky modern option long term.
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Iris Plus Graphics

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Iris Plus Graphics is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (1,789 vs 1,774), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Firepro W5170M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM and a newer 2014 generation instead of 0. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Iris Plus Graphics makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p, Iris Plus Graphics is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Firepro W5170M has the stronger long-term case.

Firepro W5170M vs Iris Plus Graphics Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Iris Plus Graphics

The Iris Plus Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Firepro W5170M scores 1,774 and the Iris Plus Graphics reaches 1,789 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W5170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Firepro W5170M	Iris Plus Graphics
G3D Mark Score	1,774	1,789
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 11.0
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+16%	1.024 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1000 MHz+8%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+25%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Firepro W5170M	Iris Plus Graphics
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Firepro W5170M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics carries 0 MB. Firepro W5170M gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Firepro W5170M and System on the Iris Plus Graphics.

Feature	Firepro W5170M	Iris Plus Graphics
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Firepro W5170M) vs 12_1 (Iris Plus Graphics). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Firepro W5170M	Iris Plus Graphics
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics). Decoder: UVD vs QuickSync.

Feature	Firepro W5170M	Iris Plus Graphics
Encoder	VCE 1.0	QuickSync
Decoder	UVD	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the Iris Plus Graphics's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Firepro W5170M	Iris Plus Graphics
TDP	30W	15W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	59.1	119.3+102%