FirePro W5170M vs Radeon HD 8970M
When comparing FirePro W5170M and Radeon HD 8970M, 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 W5170M and Radeon HD 8970M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5170M and Radeon HD 8970M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro W5170M and Radeon HD 8970M 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 Radeon HD 8970M here:
Main Specs
FirePro W5170M
Radeon HD 8970M
Power consumption (TDP)
100 Watt
Interface
MXM-A (3.0)
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Radeon HD 8970M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Radeon HD 8970M has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon HD 8970M - in Laptops.
FirePro W5170M and Radeon HD 8970M are build with GCN architecture.
FirePro W5170M and Radeon HD 8970M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8970M is 300 MHz higher, than FirePro W5170M.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
10−12
20−22
ultra / 1080p
6−7
12−14
QHD / 1440p
1−2
6−7
4K / 2160p
−
5−6
low / 720p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
12−14
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 81% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
18−20
30−35
ultra / 1080p
14−16
27−30
QHD / 1440p
1−2
10−12
4K / 2160p
−
7−8
low / 720p
35−40
65−70
medium / 1080p
18−20
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Battlefield 5 is 94% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
170−180
230−240
medium / 768p
140−150
200−210
ultra / 1080p
75−80
110−120
QHD / 1440p
40−45
85−90
4K / 2160p
30−33
45−50
high / 768p
110−120
160−170
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 46% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−33
50−55
medium / 1080p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 26% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
95−100
120−130
medium / 768p
75−80
100−110
ultra / 1080p
50−55
75−80
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Dota 2 is 36% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
12−14
24−27
ultra / 1080p
12−14
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
18−20
4K / 2160p
5−6
7−8
low / 720p
27−30
50−55
medium / 1080p
14−16
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Far Cry 5 is 73% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
20−22
30−35
ultra / 1080p
14−16
24−27
QHD / 1440p
−
14−16
low / 720p
80−85
120−130
medium / 1080p
35−40
70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Fortnite is 61% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
18−20
30−35
ultra / 1080p
14−16
24−27
QHD / 1440p
5−6
12−14
4K / 2160p
−
12−14
low / 720p
35−40
65−70
medium / 1080p
21−24
35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 84% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
70−75
100−110
medium / 768p
60−65
90−95
high / 1080p
21−24
40−45
ultra / 1080p
9−10
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 56% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
7−8
12−14
ultra / 1080p
5−6
10−11
4K / 2160p
1−2
2−3
low / 720p
21−24
35−40
medium / 1080p
9−10
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Metro Exodus is 77% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
100−110
120−130
ultra / 1080p
90−95
−
medium / 1080p
100−105
110−120
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Minecraft is 16% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
45−50
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
12−14
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
20−22
35−40
medium / 1080p
12−14
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 61% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
40−45
70−75
medium / 768p
24−27
45−50
high / 1080p
14−16
24−27
ultra / 1080p
8−9
14−16
4K / 2160p
7−8
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 73% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
27−30
40−45
high / 768p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8970M in World of Tanks is 10% more, than FirePro W5170M.
Full Specs
FirePro W5170M
Radeon HD 8970M
Architecture
GCN
GCN
Code name
Tropo
Neptune
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
2 October 2015
15 May 2013
Pipelines
640
1280
Core clock speed
850 MHz
Boost Clock
925 MHz
900 MHz
Transistor count
1,500 million
2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
37.00
72.00
Floating-point performance
1,184 gflops
2,304 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
4500 MHz
4800 MHz
Memory bandwidth
72 GB/s
153.6 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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
273 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
large
Eyefinity
+
AppAcceleration
+
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