Radeon RX 550 (móvel) vs FirePro W7170M

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 RX 550 (móvel) is positioned at rank 92 and the FirePro W7170M is on rank 22, so the FirePro W7170M 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 RX 550 (móvel)

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#82

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

245%

#84

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

222%

#85

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

222%

#89

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

201%

#90

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

200%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

100%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

95%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W7170M

#7

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

328%

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

78%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

74%

#22

FirePro W7170M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

98%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

88%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

82%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	FirePro W7170M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 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.

Radeon RX 550 (móvel) Benchmark Check

FirePro W7170M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 (móvel) and FirePro W7170M

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) scores 3,500 and the FirePro W7170M reaches 3,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W7170M uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (FirePro W7170M). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M).

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	FirePro W7170M
G3D Mark Score	3,500	3,605+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.647 TFLOPS	2.961 TFLOPS+80%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	160 KB	512 KB+220%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	FirePro W7170M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7170M has 4 GB. The FirePro W7170M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	FirePro W7170M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) draws 50W versus the FirePro W7170M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 350W (FirePro W7170M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.