FirePro W5170M vs FireStream 9270
In this comparison between FirePro W5170M and FireStream 9270 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 FireStream 9270 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FireStream 9270
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 | FireStream 9270 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 2x 6-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI |
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- FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and FireStream 9270 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- FirePro W5170M and FireStream 9270 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and FireStream 9270 - in Desktops.
- FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and FireStream 9270 - with TeraScale.
- FirePro W5170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and FireStream 9270 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W5170M is 900 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Battlefield 5 is 69% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FirePro W5170M and FireStream 9270 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 42% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Dota 2 is 31% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Far Cry 5 is 87% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Fortnite is 67% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Forza Horizon 4 is 73% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| medium / 720p | − | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Grand Theft Auto V is 47% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Metro Exodus is 120% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−105 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Minecraft is 12% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 116% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 70% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 90% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in World of Tanks is 35% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro W5170M | FireStream 9270 | |
| Architecture | GCN | TeraScale |
| Code name | Tropo | RV770 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 2 October 2015 | 13 November 2008 |
| Pipelines | 640 | 800 |
| Core clock speed | 750 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,500 million | 956 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 37.00 | 30.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,184 gflops | 1,200.0 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4500 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 72 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 10.1 (10_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| AppAcceleration | + | |
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