FirePro W7170M vs Radeon HD 8970M

When comparing FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M, 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 Radeon HD 8970M 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 Radeon HD 8970M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M 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 8970M here:

FirePro W7170M Laptops

Radeon HD 8970M Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro W7170M	Radeon HD 8970M
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt	100 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 100 Watt.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon HD 8970M - in Laptops.
FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and Radeon HD 8970M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8970M is 127 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 200 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8970M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	20−22	20−22
ultra / 1080p	12−14	12−14
QHD / 1440p	6−7	6−7
4K / 2160p	5−6	5−6
low / 720p	35−40	35−40
medium / 1080p	24−27	24−27
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
high / 1080p	30−35	30−35
ultra / 1080p	27−30	27−30
QHD / 1440p	10−12	10−12
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
low / 720p	65−70	65−70
medium / 1080p	35−40	35−40
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	230−240	230−240
medium / 768p	200−210	200−210
ultra / 1080p	110−120	110−120
QHD / 1440p	85−90	85−90
4K / 2160p	45−50	45−50
high / 768p	160−170	160−170
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	50−55	50−55
medium / 1080p	55−60	55−60
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	75−80	75−80
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	24−27	24−27
ultra / 1080p	21−24	21−24
QHD / 1440p	18−20	18−20
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
low / 720p	50−55	50−55
medium / 1080p	24−27	24−27
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5.
high / 1080p	30−35	30−35
ultra / 1080p	24−27	24−27
QHD / 1440p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	70−75	70−75
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Fortnite.
high / 1080p	30−35	30−35
ultra / 1080p	24−27	24−27
QHD / 1440p	12−14	12−14
4K / 2160p	12−14	12−14
low / 720p	65−70	65−70
medium / 1080p	35−40	35−40
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
medium / 768p	90−95	90−95
high / 1080p	40−45	40−45
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
QHD / 1440p	6−7	6−7
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−11
4K / 2160p	2−3	2−3
low / 720p	35−40	35−40
medium / 1080p	16−18	16−18
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	110−120	110−120
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	70−75	70−75
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	14−16	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−11
QHD / 1440p	1−2	1−2
4K / 2160p	1−2	1−2
low / 720p	35−40	35−40
medium / 1080p	20−22	20−22
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p	70−75	70−75
medium / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	24−27	24−27
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
4K / 2160p	8−9	8−9
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	40−45
high / 768p	55−60	55−60
FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.

Full Specs

	FirePro W7170M	Radeon HD 8970M
Architecture	GCN 3	GCN
Code name	Tonga	Neptune
Type	Mobile workstation	Laptop
Release date	2 October 2015	15 May 2013
Pipelines	2048	1280
Core clock speed	723 MHz	850 MHz
Boost Clock		900 MHz
Transistor count	5,000 million	2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	92.54	72.00
Floating-point performance	2,961 gflops	2,304 gflops
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	5000 MHz	4800 MHz
Memory bandwidth	160.0 GB/s	153.6 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)		273 Mh/s
Laptop size	large	large
Eyefinity	+
AppAcceleration	+
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FirePro W7170M vs Radeon HD 8970M

FirePro W7170M and Radeon HD 8970M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Main Specs

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