FirePro W5000 vs GeForce GTX 670MX

When comparing FirePro W5000 and GeForce GTX 670MX, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro W5000 and GeForce GTX 670MX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 670MX is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 670MX is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 670MX here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W5000 GeForce GTX 670MX
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 670MX has 1 GB more memory, than FirePro W5000.
  • FirePro W5000 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 670MX - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 670MX - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5000 is 225 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 670MX.
  • FirePro W5000 and GeForce GTX 670MX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5000 is 1800 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 670MX.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 8−9
ultra / 1080p 9−10 5−6
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 30−35 20−22
medium / 1080p 18−20 10−12
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 72% more, than GeForce GTX 670MX.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5000 GeForce GTX 670MX
Architecture GCN 1.0 Kepler
Code name Pitcairn N13E-GR
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2012 1 October 2012
Pipelines 768 960
Core clock speed 825 MHz 600 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 48.0 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 1,154 gflops
Length 183 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 1400 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 67.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 API
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
CUDA cores 960
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI Express 2.0
SLI options +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution Up to 2048x1536
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 154 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Form factor full height / half length
DisplayPort count 2
Dual-link DVI support +
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