FirePro S9050 vs FirePro W5170M

When comparing FirePro S9050 and FirePro W5170M, 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 S9050 and FirePro W5170M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro W5170M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro W5170M 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 FirePro W5170M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro S9050 FirePro W5170M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 12 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro S9050 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and FirePro W5170M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • FirePro S9050 has 10 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
  • FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and FirePro W5170M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and FirePro W5170M - with GCN.
  • FirePro S9050 and FirePro W5170M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 1000 MHz higher, than FirePro W5170M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 10−12
ultra / 1080p 12−14 6−7
QHD / 1440p 6−7 1−2
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 24−27
medium / 1080p 24−27 12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 81% more, than FirePro W5170M.

Full Specs

  FirePro S9050 FirePro W5170M
Architecture GCN 1.0 GCN
Code name Tahiti Tropo
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 7 August 2014 2 October 2015
Pipelines 1792 640
Core clock speed 900 MHz
Boost Clock 925 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million 1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 100.8 37.00
Floating-point performance 3,226 gflops 1,184 gflops
Length 254 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s 72 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Laptop size large
Eyefinity +
Form factor full height / full length
AppAcceleration +
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