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    FirePro W5170M vs GeForce GTX 680M SLI

    When choosing between FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTX 680M SLI, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTX 680M SLI.
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    FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTX 680M SLI are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTX 680M SLI are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 680M SLI here:

    FirePro W5170M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 680M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro W5170M GeForce GTX 680M SLI
    Interface MXM-A (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2x 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTX 680M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - in Laptops.
    • FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 680M SLI - with Kepler.
    • FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTX 680M SLI are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5170M is 900 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 680M SLI.

    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 GeForce GTX 680M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 227% more, than FirePro W5170M.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W5170M GeForce GTX 680M SLI
    Architecture GCN Kepler
    Code name Tropo N13E-GTX
    Type Mobile workstation Laptop
    Release date 2 October 2015 4 June 2012
    Pipelines 640 2688
    Core clock speed 720 MHz
    Boost Clock 925 MHz
    Transistor count 1,500 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.00
    Floating-point performance 1,184 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 2x 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 3600 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_1) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    SLI options +
    Laptop size large large
    Optimus +
    Eyefinity +
    AppAcceleration +
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