Firepro W5170M
VS
Iris Plus Graphics

Firepro W5170M vs Iris Plus Graphics

Firepro W5170M

2014Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Plus Graphics

Boost: 1000 MHz

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. The Firepro W5170M is positioned at rank #6 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Firepro W5170M

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
167%
#6
Firepro W5170M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Firepro W5170M is significantly newer (2014 vs 0). The Firepro W5170M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Firepro W5170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightFirepro W5170MIris Plus Graphics
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 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 Iris Plus Graphics

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.

Intel

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.

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.

FeatureFirepro W5170MIris 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirepro W5170MIris Plus Graphics
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Firepro W5170M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics has 0 MB. The Firepro W5170M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureFirepro W5170MIris 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.

FeatureFirepro W5170MIris 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.

FeatureFirepro W5170MIris 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.

FeatureFirepro W5170MIris 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%