FirePro W5170M vs Radeon Pro 580X
When comparing FirePro W5170M and Radeon Pro 580X, 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 Pro 580X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Pro 580X
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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 | Radeon Pro 580X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | |
Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Radeon Pro 580X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon Pro 580X has 6 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
- FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon Pro 580X - in Desktops.
- FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
- FirePro W5170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 2280 MHz higher, than FirePro W5170M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | − | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 245% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 20−22 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Battlefield 5 is 272% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X 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 | 190−200 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 120−130 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 75−80 |
high / 768p | 110−120 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 87% 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 Radeon Pro 580X 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 Radeon Pro 580X in Dota 2 is 53% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Far Cry 5 is 240% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Fortnite is 174% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Forza Horizon 4 is 263% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Grand Theft Auto V is 139% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Metro Exodus is 277% 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 Radeon Pro 580X 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 Radeon Pro 580X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 20−22 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 207% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 24−27 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 252% more, than FirePro W5170M. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | − |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in World of Tanks is 14% more, than FirePro W5170M. |
Full Specs
FirePro W5170M | Radeon Pro 580X | |
Architecture | GCN | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | Tropo | Polaris 20 |
Type | Mobile workstation | Workstation |
Release date | 2 October 2015 | 18 March 2019 |
Pipelines | 640 | 2304 |
Core clock speed | 1100 MHz | |
Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1200 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,500 million | 5,700 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 37.00 | 172.8 |
Floating-point performance | 1,184 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 4500 MHz | 6780 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 72 GB/s | 217.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
Laptop size | large | |
Eyefinity | + | |
AppAcceleration | + | |
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