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    FirePro W5170M vs GeForce 9800 GTX

    When comparing FirePro W5170M and GeForce 9800 GTX, 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 W5170M and GeForce 9800 GTX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce 9800 GTX

    FirePro W5170M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: FirePro W5170M 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 W5170M here:

    FirePro W5170M Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro W5170M GeForce 9800 GTX
    Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt
    Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 512 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce 9800 GTX uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce 9800 GTX has 510 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
    • FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce 9800 GTX - in Desktops.
    • FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce 9800 GTX - with Tesla.
    • FirePro W5170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce 9800 GTX - by 65 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5170M is 3400 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−12 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 −
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 1−2
    medium / 1080p 12−14 0−1
    The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2400% more, than GeForce 9800 GTX.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W5170M GeForce 9800 GTX
    Architecture GCN Tesla
    Code name Tropo G92
    Type Mobile workstation Desktop
    Release date 2 October 2015 28 March 2008
    Pipelines 640 128
    Core clock speed 1688 MHz
    Boost Clock 925 MHz
    Transistor count 1,500 million 754 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 65 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.00 43.2 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 1,184 gflops 432.1 gflops
    Length 10.5" (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 1100 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 70.4 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_1) 11.1 (10_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 4.0
    OpenGL 4.6 2.1
    OpenCL 1.2 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 128
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI Via Adapter
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    AppAcceleration +
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