GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition vs Firepro W5170M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

50

1,726

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

1,774

+2.8%

Radeon HD 8690M

GeForce GT 650M

Radeon HD 7850M

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

Arc A380

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 7700S

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is positioned at rank 388 and the Firepro W5170M is on rank 6, so the Firepro W5170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

#378

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1258%

#380

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1140%

#381

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1137%

#385

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1034%

#386

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1027%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

97%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Firepro W5170M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

167%

#6

Firepro W5170M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition.

Insight	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition	Firepro W5170M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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.

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition Benchmark Check

Firepro W5170M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition and Firepro W5170M

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1085 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition scores 1,726 and the Firepro W5170M reaches 1,774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is built on Kepler while the Firepro W5170M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 640 (Firepro W5170M). Raw compute: 0.8333 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M).

Feature	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition	Firepro W5170M
G3D Mark Score	1,726	1,774+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8333 TFLOPS	1.184 TFLOPS+42%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	160 KB+400%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition	Firepro W5170M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Firepro W5170M has 2 GB. The Firepro W5170M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition	Firepro W5170M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 12 (Firepro W5170M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition	Firepro W5170M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M).

Feature	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition	Firepro W5170M
Encoder	NVENC (1st Gen)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition draws 50W versus the Firepro W5170M's 30W — a 50% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 350W (Firepro W5170M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition	Firepro W5170M
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	34.5	59.1+71%