FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI

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.

FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W7170M

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 680M SLI

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

FirePro W7170M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (3,605 vs 3,569), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W7170M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro W7170M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro W7170M

The FirePro W7170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,605 points.

GeForce GTX 680M SLI

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 4 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7170M scores 3,605 and the GeForce GTX 680M SLI reaches 3,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7170M is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 680M SLI uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W7170M) vs 2,688 (GeForce GTX 680M SLI).

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,605+1%	3,569
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2688+31%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 680M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W7170M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7170M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 680M SLI carries 2 GB. FirePro W7170M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro W7170M and 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 680M SLI.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7170M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.1 (FirePro W7170M) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GTX 680M SLI). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC (FirePro W7170M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 680M SLI).

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
Encoder	VCE 3.1	NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder	UVD 6.0	VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7170M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 680M SLI's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 680M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7170M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GeForce GTX 680M SLI
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	36.0	47.6+32%