FirePro W7170M vs GeForce 830M

When comparing FirePro W7170M and GeForce 830M, 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 830M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro W7170M and GeForce 830M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro W7170M and GeForce 830M 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 830M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W7170M GeForce 830M
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 33 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro W7170M has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 830M.
  • FirePro W7170M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce 830M uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FirePro W7170M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 830M.
  • FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce 830M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and GeForce 830M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 830M is 306 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
  • FirePro W7170M and GeForce 830M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 3200 MHz higher, than GeForce 830M.

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 GeForce 830M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W7170M GeForce 830M
Architecture GCN 3 Maxwell
Code name Tonga N15?
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 2 October 2015 12 March 2014
Pipelines 2048 256
Core clock speed 723 MHz 1029 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 92.54 18.40
Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops 588.8 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 67 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Eyefinity +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
AppAcceleration +
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