Radeon RX 560 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.

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 W7170M

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100%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W7170M.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	FirePro W7170M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 560 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 Radeon RX 560 and FirePro W7170M

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $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 560 scores 3,682 and the FirePro W7170M reaches 3,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W7170M uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 2,048 (FirePro W7170M). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro W7170M
G3D Mark Score	3,682+2%	3,605
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS	2.961 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560	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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro W7170M) — the Radeon RX 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro W7170M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12 (FirePro W7170M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro W7170M
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs VCE 3.1 (FirePro W7170M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC (FirePro W7170M).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro W7170M
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.1
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.0
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the FirePro W7170M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (FirePro W7170M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	FirePro W7170M
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70 C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	49.1+36%	36.0