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    FirePro W5170M vs GeForce GTS 160M

    When comparing FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTS 160M, 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 GTS 160M 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 W5170M and GeForce GTS 160M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTS 160M 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 W5170M or GeForce GTS 160M here:

    FirePro W5170M Laptops
    GeForce GTS 160M Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro W5170M GeForce GTS 160M
    Power consumption (TDP) 60 Watt
    Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce GTS 160M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • FirePro W5170M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
    • FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTS 160M - in Laptops.
    • FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTS 160M - with G9x.
    • FirePro W5170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTS 160M - by 55 nm process technology.

    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 GTS 160M.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W5170M GeForce GTS 160M
    Architecture GCN G9x
    Code name Tropo N10E-GS1
    Type Mobile workstation Laptop
    Release date 2 October 2015 2 March 2009
    Pipelines 640 64
    Core clock speed 1500 MHz
    Boost Clock 925 MHz
    Transistor count 1,500 million 505 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.00 19 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 1,184 gflops 192 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 51 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 64
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0
    SLI options 2-way
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Laptop size large large
    Eyefinity +
    AppAcceleration +
    Gigaflops 288
    MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
    Power management 8.0
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