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    FirePro W7170M vs Radeon RX 550

    When comparing FirePro W7170M and Radeon RX 550, 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 RX 550 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 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:

    FirePro W7170M Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro W7170M Radeon RX 550
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 50 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • FirePro W7170M has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550.
    • FirePro W7170M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
    • FirePro W7170M and Radeon RX 550 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon RX 550 - in Desktops.
    • FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and Radeon RX 550 - with GCN 4.0.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 377 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
    • FirePro W7170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 2000 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 14−16
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 8−9
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 3−4
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 35−40 30−33
    medium / 1080p 24−27 18−20
    The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Radeon RX 550.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W7170M Radeon RX 550
    Architecture GCN 3 GCN 4.0
    Code name Tonga Lexa
    Type Mobile workstation Desktop
    Release date 2 October 2015 20 April 2017
    Pipelines 2048 512
    Core clock speed 723 MHz 1100 MHz
    Boost Clock 1183 MHz
    Transistor count 5,000 million 2,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 92.54 37.86
    Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops 1,211 gflops
    Length 145 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_0)
    Shader Model 6.3 6.4
    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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