FirePro W7170M vs Radeon HD 8870M

When choosing between FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8870M, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8870M.

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FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8870M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8870M 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 Radeon HD 8870M here:

FirePro W7170M Laptops

Radeon HD 8870M Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro W7170M	Radeon HD 8870M
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5, DDR3
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro W7170M has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 8870M.
FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon HD 8870M - in Laptops.
FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and Radeon HD 8870M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8870M is 2 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8870M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 500 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8870M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	20−22	7−8
ultra / 1080p	12−14	4−5
QHD / 1440p	6−7	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	35−40	18−20
medium / 1080p	24−27	9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
high / 1080p	30−35	12−14
ultra / 1080p	27−30	10−12
QHD / 1440p	10−12	0−1
4K / 2160p	7−8	−
low / 720p	65−70	27−30
medium / 1080p	35−40	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Battlefield 5 is 156% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
low / 768p	230−240	140−150
medium / 768p	200−210	110−120
ultra / 1080p	110−120	55−60
QHD / 1440p	85−90	30−35
4K / 2160p	45−50	27−30
high / 768p	160−170	85−90
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 84% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	21−24
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 35% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
low / 768p	120−130	85−90
medium / 768p	100−110	60−65
ultra / 1080p	75−80	35−40
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Dota 2 is 64% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
high / 1080p	24−27	9−10
ultra / 1080p	21−24	8−9
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	7−8	4−5
low / 720p	50−55	21−24
medium / 1080p	24−27	10−11
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Far Cry 5 is 136% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
high / 1080p	30−35	16−18
ultra / 1080p	24−27	10−12
QHD / 1440p	14−16	−
low / 720p	120−130	65−70
medium / 1080p	70−75	24−27
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Fortnite is 110% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
high / 1080p	30−35	12−14
ultra / 1080p	24−27	12−14
QHD / 1440p	12−14	2−3
4K / 2160p	12−14	−
low / 720p	65−70	27−30
medium / 1080p	35−40	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Forza Horizon 4 is 150% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
low / 768p	100−110	55−60
medium / 768p	90−95	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	14−16
ultra / 1080p	16−18	7−8
QHD / 1440p	6−7	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Grand Theft Auto V is 106% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
high / 1080p	12−14	5−6
ultra / 1080p	10−11	3−4
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	35−40	14−16
medium / 1080p	16−18	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Metro Exodus is 171% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
low / 768p	120−130	95−100
high / 1080p	−	90−95
ultra / 1080p	−	80−85
medium / 1080p	110−120	95−100
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Minecraft is 23% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	70−75	35−40
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 52% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
4K / 2160p	1−2	−
low / 720p	35−40	14−16
medium / 1080p	20−22	10−12
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 109% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
low / 768p	70−75	27−30
medium / 768p	45−50	18−20
high / 1080p	24−27	10−11
ultra / 1080p	14−16	7−8
4K / 2160p	8−9	6−7
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 135% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	60−65	45−50
ultra / 1080p	40−45	21−24
high / 768p	55−60	35−40
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in World of Tanks is 31% more, than Radeon HD 8870M.

Full Specs

	FirePro W7170M	Radeon HD 8870M
Architecture	GCN 3	GCN
Code name	Tonga	Venus
Type	Mobile workstation	Laptop
Release date	2 October 2015	18 December 2012
Pipelines	2048	640
Core clock speed	723 MHz	725 MHz
Boost Clock		775 MHz
Transistor count	5,000 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	92.54	31.00
Floating-point performance	2,961 gflops	992.0 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	5000 MHz	4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	160.0 GB/s	72 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	6.3	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	2.0	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.2.131
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		107 Mh/s
Laptop size	large	large
Eyefinity	+
AppAcceleration	+
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FirePro W7170M vs Radeon HD 8870M

FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8870M are Laptop Graphics Cards

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