FirePro W5170M vs Radeon R9 M470
When comparing FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M470, 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 M470 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 M470 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M470 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 M470 here:
Main Specs
FirePro W5170M
Radeon R9 M470
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 R9 M470 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Radeon R9 M470 has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M470 - in Laptops.
FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon R9 M470 - with GCN 2.
FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M470 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon R9 M470 is 1500 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
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
7−8
QHD / 1440p
1−2
2−3
low / 720p
24−27
24−27
medium / 1080p
12−14
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
18−20
20−22
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
QHD / 1440p
1−2
3−4
low / 720p
35−40
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Battlefield 5 is 16% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M470 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
170−180
190−200
medium / 768p
140−150
150−160
ultra / 1080p
75−80
80−85
QHD / 1440p
40−45
45−50
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−33
high / 768p
110−120
120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 9% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
30−33
30−35
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
FirePro W5170M and Radeon R9 M470 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p
95−100
100−110
medium / 768p
75−80
80−85
ultra / 1080p
50−55
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Dota 2 is 8% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
12−14
14−16
ultra / 1080p
12−14
12−14
4K / 2160p
5−6
5−6
low / 720p
27−30
30−35
medium / 1080p
14−16
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Far Cry 5 is 6% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
20−22
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
80−85
85−90
medium / 1080p
35−40
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Fortnite is 7% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
18−20
21−24
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
QHD / 1440p
5−6
6−7
low / 720p
35−40
40−45
medium / 1080p
21−24
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Forza Horizon 4 is 15% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
70−75
75−80
medium / 768p
60−65
65−70
high / 1080p
21−24
24−27
ultra / 1080p
9−10
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Grand Theft Auto V is 9% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
7−8
8−9
ultra / 1080p
5−6
6−7
4K / 2160p
1−2
2−3
low / 720p
21−24
24−27
medium / 1080p
9−10
10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Metro Exodus is 11% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
90−95
95−100
medium / 1080p
100−105
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Minecraft is 2% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
18−20
20−22
ultra / 1080p
16−18
16−18
low / 720p
45−50
45−50
medium / 1080p
21−24
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 3% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
20−22
21−24
medium / 1080p
12−14
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 15% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
40−45
45−50
medium / 768p
24−27
27−30
high / 1080p
14−16
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
9−10
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 10% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p
95−100
95−100
medium / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470 in World of Tanks is 1% more, than FirePro W5170M.
Full Specs
FirePro W5170M
Radeon R9 M470
Architecture
GCN
GCN 2
Code name
Tropo
Saturn
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
2 October 2015
14 May 2016
Pipelines
640
768
Core clock speed
1000 MHz
Boost Clock
925 MHz
1000 MHz
Transistor count
1,500 million
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
37.00
48.00
Floating-point performance
1,184 gflops
1,536 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4500 MHz
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
72 GB/s
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
5.1
6.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.2.131
Laptop size
large
large
Eyefinity
+
AppAcceleration
+
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