FirePro W5170M vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M280X 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 R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
FirePro W5170M
Radeon R9 M280X
Interface
MXM-A (3.0)
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Radeon R9 M280X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M280X are build with GCN architecture.
FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M280X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
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
2−3
ultra / 1080p
6−7
1−2
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
14−16
medium / 1080p
12−14
4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 180% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
7−8
ultra / 1080p
14−16
5−6
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
35−40
18−20
medium / 1080p
18−20
7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Battlefield 5 is 144% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
170−180
110−120
medium / 768p
140−150
90−95
ultra / 1080p
75−80
40−45
QHD / 1440p
40−45
24−27
4K / 2160p
30−33
18−20
high / 768p
110−120
65−70
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 61% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
30−33
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
95−100
70−75
medium / 768p
75−80
50−55
ultra / 1080p
50−55
27−30
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Dota 2 is 47% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
3−4
ultra / 1080p
12−14
3−4
4K / 2160p
5−6
2−3
low / 720p
27−30
14−16
medium / 1080p
14−16
4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
20−22
10−12
ultra / 1080p
14−16
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
2−3
low / 720p
80−85
50−55
medium / 1080p
35−40
14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Fortnite is 85% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
6−7
ultra / 1080p
14−16
−
QHD / 1440p
5−6
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
35−40
21−24
medium / 1080p
21−24
9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Forza Horizon 4 is 110% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
70−75
45−50
medium / 768p
60−65
40−45
high / 1080p
21−24
7−8
ultra / 1080p
9−10
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Grand Theft Auto V is 64% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
7−8
2−3
ultra / 1080p
5−6
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
8−9
medium / 1080p
9−10
4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Metro Exodus is 160% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
100−110
80−85
ultra / 1080p
90−95
70−75
medium / 1080p
100−105
−
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Minecraft is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
45−50
27−30
medium / 1080p
21−24
14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 61% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
8−9
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
20−22
8−9
medium / 1080p
12−14
7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
40−45
16−18
medium / 768p
24−27
10−12
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
8−9
4−5
4K / 2160p
7−8
2−3
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 137% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
95−100
70−75
medium / 768p
55−60
35−40
ultra / 1080p
27−30
16−18
high / 768p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in World of Tanks is 46% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
FirePro W5170M
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
GCN
GCN
Code name
Tropo
Saturn XT
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
2 October 2015
1 February 2015
Pipelines
640
896
Core clock speed
900 MHz
Boost Clock
925 MHz
Transistor count
1,500 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
37.00
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,184 gflops
1,792 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth
72 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
1.2
Not Listed
Vulkan
1.2.131
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
AppAcceleration
+
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