Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor vs Firepro W5170M
Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Firepro W5170M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Firepro W5170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Firepro W5170M 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 RX Vega 11 Processor and Firepro W5170M
Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 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 RX Vega 11 Processor scores 1,769 and the Firepro W5170M reaches 1,774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is built on GCN 5.0 while the Firepro W5170M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 640 (Firepro W5170M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,769 | 1,774 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 704+10% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+49% | 1.184 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1251 MHz+35% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 44+10% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Firepro 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Firepro W5170M has 2 GB. The Firepro W5170M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 12 (Firepro W5170M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs VCE 1.0 (Firepro W5170M). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W5170M).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor draws 35W versus the Firepro W5170M's 30W — a 15.4% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) vs 350W (Firepro W5170M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 30W-14% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 50.5 | 59.1+17% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | Raven | Tropo |
| Release | May 10 2018 | August 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #673 | #662 |
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