UHD Graphics 620 vs FirePro W4170M

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W4170M

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W4170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 620.

Insight	Intel UHD Graphics 620	FirePro W4170M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W4170M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 620 and FirePro W4170M

Intel UHD Graphics 620

The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,041 points.

FirePro W4170M

The FirePro W4170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,052 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 620 scores 1,041 and the FirePro W4170M reaches 1,052 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is built on Generation 9.5 while the FirePro W4170M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 384 (FirePro W4170M). Raw compute: 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 620	FirePro W4170M
G3D Mark Score	1,041	1,052+1%
Architecture	Generation 9.5	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm++	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.384 TFLOPS	0.6912 TFLOPS+80%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz+11%	900 MHz
ROPs	3	8+167%
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 620	FirePro W4170M
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 Intel UHD Graphics 620 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4170M has 4 GB. The FirePro W4170M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 620	FirePro W4170M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 12 (11_1) (FirePro W4170M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 620	FirePro W4170M
DirectX	12	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M).

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 620	FirePro W4170M
Encoder	QuickSync	VCE 1.0
Decoder	QuickSync	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 620 draws 15W versus the FirePro W4170M's 150W — a 163.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 620) vs 350W (FirePro W4170M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 620	FirePro W4170M
TDP	15W-90%	150W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	75-12%
Perf/Watt	69.4+891%	7.0