Radeon 530 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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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W4170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 530.

Insight	Radeon 530	FirePro W4170M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
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.

Radeon 530 Benchmark Check

FirePro W4170M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 530 and FirePro W4170M

Radeon 530

The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 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 Radeon 530 scores 1,037 and the FirePro W4170M reaches 1,052 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 530 is built on GCN 3.0 while the FirePro W4170M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 530) vs 384 (FirePro W4170M). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro W4170M). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro W4170M
G3D Mark Score	1,037	1,052+1%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7864 TFLOPS+14%	0.6912 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1024 MHz+14%	900 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	96 KB	96 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro W4170M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 530 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W4170M has 4 GB. The FirePro W4170M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 530) vs 256 KB (FirePro W4170M) — the FirePro W4170M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro W4170M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon 530) 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	Radeon 530	FirePro W4170M
DirectX	12 (12_0)	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: VCE 3.0 (Radeon 530) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W4170M). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon 530) vs H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro W4170M).

Feature	Radeon 530	FirePro W4170M
Encoder	VCE 3.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.0	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265 (Decode),VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 530 draws 50W versus the FirePro W4170M's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 530) vs 350W (FirePro W4170M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.