FirePro W7170M vs Quadro K2200M

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 Quadro K2200M FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro W7170M vs Quadro K2200M: 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

✅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.
❌53.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 65W.

Quadro K2200M

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 100W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 4 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 2% in PassMark G3D (3,605 vs 3,535), 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: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

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 Quadro K2200M 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.

Quadro K2200M

The Quadro K2200M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,535 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7170M scores 3,605 and the Quadro K2200M reaches 3,535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7170M is built on GCN 3.0 while the Quadro K2200M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W7170M) vs 640 (Quadro K2200M). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M) vs 0.8538 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200M).

Feature	FirePro W7170M	Quadro K2200M
G3D Mark Score	3,605+2%	3,535
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS+247%	0.8538 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	512 KB+60%	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7170M	Quadro K2200M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro W7170M and 64-bit on the Quadro K2200M. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7170M) vs 2 MB (Quadro K2200M) — the Quadro K2200M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	Quadro K2200M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7170M draws 100W versus the Quadro K2200M's 65W — a 42.4% difference. The Quadro K2200M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7170M) vs 350W (Quadro K2200M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.