Firepro W5170M vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 0.3% 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor.
| Insight | Firepro W5170M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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 RX Vega 11 Processor
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 points.
Graphics Performance
The Firepro W5170M scores 1,774 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor reaches 1,769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Firepro W5170M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Firepro W5170M) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1251 MHz.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,774 | 1,769 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 704+10% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.184 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+49% |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1251 MHz+35% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40 | 44+10% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega 11 Processor 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 | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor |
|---|---|---|
| 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) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Decoder: UVD vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Firepro W5170M draws 30W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor's 35W — a 15.4% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Firepro W5170M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-14% | 35W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 59.1+17% | 50.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Firepro W5170M | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | Tropo | Raven |
| Release | August 25 2014 | May 10 2018 |
| Ranking | #662 | #673 |
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