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GeForce GTX 870M
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FirePro W7170M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the FirePro W7170M is on rank 22, so the FirePro W7170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7170M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W7170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 870M | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W7170M 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 GeForce GTX 870M and FirePro W7170M
GeForce GTX 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the FirePro W7170M reaches 3,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the FirePro W7170M uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2,048 (FirePro W7170M). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,536 | 3,605+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344 | 2048+52% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.599 TFLOPS | 2.961 TFLOPS+14% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 512 KB+357% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7170M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 512 KB (FirePro W7170M) — the FirePro W7170M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 12 (FirePro W7170M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs VCE 3.1 (FirePro W7170M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC (FirePro W7170M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) | VCE 3.1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the FirePro W7170M's 100W — a 0% difference. The FirePro W7170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (FirePro W7170M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 870M | FirePro W7170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.4 | 36.0+2% |
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