FirePro W5170M vs FirePro W8100
In this comparison between FirePro W5170M and FirePro W8100 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people FirePro W5170M will be the best choice, for others FirePro W8100 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FirePro W8100
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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 W5170M | FirePro W8100 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | |
Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI |
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- FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and FirePro W8100 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- FirePro W8100 has 6 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
- FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and FirePro W8100 - in Desktops.
- FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and FirePro W8100 - with GCN 2.0.
- FirePro W5170M and FirePro W8100 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 500 MHz higher, than FirePro W5170M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 227% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Battlefield 5 is 250% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 170−180 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 140−150 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 180−190 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 70−75 |
high / 768p | 110−120 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 82% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | − |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Dota 2 is 53% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Far Cry 5 is 213% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Fortnite is 161% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 231% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 134% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Metro Exodus is 244% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
medium / 1080p | 100−105 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Minecraft is 26% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 176% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | 24−27 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 226% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in World of Tanks is 17% more, than FirePro W5170M. |
Full Specs
FirePro W5170M | FirePro W8100 | |
Architecture | GCN | GCN 2.0 |
Code name | Tropo | Hawaii |
Type | Mobile workstation | Workstation |
Release date | 2 October 2015 | 23 June 2014 |
Pipelines | 640 | 2560 |
Core clock speed | 824 MHz | |
Boost Clock | 925 MHz | |
Transistor count | 1,500 million | 6,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 37.00 | 131.8 |
Floating-point performance | 1,184 gflops | 4,219 gflops |
Length | 279 mm | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 512 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 4500 MHz | 5000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 72 GB/s | 320 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 466 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
Eyefinity | + | |
Form factor | full height / full length | |
StereoOutput3D | + | |
DisplayPort count | 4 | |
Dual-link DVI support | + | |
AppAcceleration | + | |
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