FirePro W7170M vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing FirePro W7170M and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro W7170M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro W7170M is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W7170M Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 IGP
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro W7170M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
  • FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
  • FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 177 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
  • FirePro W7170M and Radeon R7 M270DX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

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 3−4
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 366% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

  FirePro W7170M Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture GCN 3 GCN 3.0
Code name Tonga Topaz
Type Mobile workstation Desktop
Release date 2 October 2015 11 June 2014
Pipelines 2048 384
Core clock speed 723 MHz 900 MHz
Boost Clock 940 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 92.54 22.56
Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.3 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Laptop size large
Eyefinity +
AppAcceleration +
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