Firepro W5170M vs Iris Plus Graphics 655
Firepro W5170M
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Iris Plus Graphics 655
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 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 Firepro W5170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 655.
| Insight | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Iris Plus Graphics 655
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 655
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro W5170M scores 1,774 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W5170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,774+3% | 1,729 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS+47% | 0.8064 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1050 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Firepro W5170M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 has 0 MB. The Firepro W5170M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Firepro W5170M) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Decoder: UVD vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 655).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | UVD | QuickSync |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 15W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 59.1 | 115.3+95% |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 655 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | Tropo | Coffee Lake GT3e |
| Release | August 25 2014 | April 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #662 | #723 |
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