FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GT 645M

When comparing FirePro W7170M and GeForce GT 645M, 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 W7170M and GeForce GT 645M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro W7170M and GeForce GT 645M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro W7170M and GeForce GT 645M 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 W7170M or GeForce GT 645M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W7170M GeForce GT 645M
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 32 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3\GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro W7170M has 212% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 645M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W7170M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 645M.
  • FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GT 645M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and GeForce GT 645M - with Kepler.
  • FirePro W7170M and GeForce GT 645M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 3200 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 645M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 1−2
ultra / 1080p 12−14 0−1
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 12−14
medium / 1080p 24−27 2−3
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 460% more, than GeForce GT 645M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W7170M GeForce GT 645M
Architecture GCN 3 Kepler
Code name Tonga N13P-GS
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 2 October 2015 22 March 2012
Pipelines 2048 384
Core clock speed 723 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 92.54 22.7 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops 544.5 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 API
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 2.0 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
CUDA cores 384
Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution Up to 2048x1536
3D Blu-Ray +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 19 Mh/s
Laptop size large medium sized
Optimus +
Eyefinity +
AppAcceleration +
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