Firepro W5170M vs Iris Plus Graphics 950
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. 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.
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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 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 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.
| Insight | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 950 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 950
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 950
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 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 950 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 950 uses Generation 11.0, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 950 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 950 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 950). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M) vs Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Decoder: UVD vs Quick Sync 7. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | Quick Sync 7 |
| Decoder | UVD | Quick Sync 7 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 950's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Iris Plus Graphics 950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 15W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.1 | 119.3+102% |
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