Firepro W5170M vs Radeon HD 5830
Firepro W5170M
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Radeon HD 5830
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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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro W5170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 5830.
| Insight | Firepro W5170M | Radeon HD 5830 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 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 Radeon HD 5830
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.
Radeon HD 5830
The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro W5170M scores 1,774 and the Radeon HD 5830 reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W5170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 5830 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon HD 5830 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,774+3% | 1,726 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1120+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS | 1.792 TFLOPS+51% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+43% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon HD 5830 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Firepro W5170M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5830 has 1 GB. The Firepro W5170M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Firepro W5170M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon HD 5830 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Firepro W5170M) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon HD 5830 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon HD 5830 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 5830's 175W — a 141.5% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5830). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 280mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon HD 5830 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-83% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 280mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.1+497% | 9.9 |
Value Analysis
The Firepro W5170M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon HD 5830 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $239 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Tropo | Cypress |
| Release | August 25 2014 | February 25 2010 |
| Ranking | #662 | #724 |
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