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    FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 460M

    When comparing FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 460M, 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 GTX 460M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 460M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 460M 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 GTX 460M here:

    FirePro W7170M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 460M Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro W7170M GeForce GTX 460M
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1536 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • FirePro W7170M has 100% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 460M.
    • FirePro W7170M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 460M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 460M has 1532 GB more memory, than FirePro W7170M.
    • FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 460M - in Laptops.
    • FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and GeForce GTX 460M - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 627 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
    • FirePro W7170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460M - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 3750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 2−3
    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 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W7170M GeForce GTX 460M
    Architecture GCN 3 Fermi
    Code name Tonga N11E-GS
    Type Mobile workstation Laptop
    Release date 2 October 2015 3 September 2010
    Pipelines 2048 192
    Core clock speed 723 MHz 1350 MHz
    Transistor count 5,000 million 1,170 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 92.54 16.1 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops 518.4 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1250 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 60.0 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 API with Feature Level 12.1
    Shader Model 6.3 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.5
    OpenCL 2.0 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
    CUDA +
    SLI options +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 33 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    Eyefinity +
    AppAcceleration +
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