Radeon R7 M465X
VS
Firepro W5170M

Radeon R7 M465X vs Firepro W5170M

AMD

Radeon R7 M465X

2016Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz
VS

Firepro W5170M

2014Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Radeon R7 M465X is positioned at rank 342 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 Radeon R7 M465X

#332
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
912%
#334
826%
#335
824%
#339
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
749%
#340
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
744%
#342
Radeon R7 M465X
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
100%
#344
GeForce 830A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
98%
#348
GeForce MX350
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
95%
#349
GeForce 840A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
94%
#350
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
93%
#351
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
93%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
92%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
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 Radeon R7 M465X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Firepro W5170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon R7 M465XFirepro W5170M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑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 Radeon R7 M465X 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 Radeon R7 M465X and Firepro W5170M

AMD

Radeon R7 M465X

The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 M465X scores 1,787 and the Firepro W5170M reaches 1,774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M465X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Firepro W5170M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 640 (Firepro W5170M). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 925 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R7 M465XFirepro W5170M
G3D Mark Score
1,787
1,774
Architecture
GCN 1.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
640+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9472 TFLOPS
1.184 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock
925 MHz
925 MHz
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
128 KB
160 KB+25%
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 M465XFirepro W5170M
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 R7 M465X 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon R7 M465XFirepro W5170M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 12 (Firepro W5170M). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureRadeon R7 M465XFirepro W5170M
DirectX
11.1
12+8%
Vulkan
1.0
1.2+20%
OpenGL
4.3
4.6+7%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M). Decoder: UVD vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M).

FeatureRadeon R7 M465XFirepro W5170M
Encoder
VCE (Early)
VCE 1.0
Decoder
UVD
UVD
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 M465X draws 75W versus the Firepro W5170M's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 350W (Firepro W5170M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureRadeon R7 M465XFirepro W5170M
TDP
75W
30W-60%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
23.8
59.1+148%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 M465X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon R7 M465XFirepro W5170M
MSRP
$150
Avg Price (30d)
$45
Codename
Tropo
Tropo
Release
May 15 2016
August 25 2014
Ranking
#715
#662