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    FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 260

    When comparing FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 260, 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 GTX 260 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 GeForce GTX 260
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 182 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 896 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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    • GeForce GTX 260 has 82% more power consumption, than FirePro W7170M.
    • FirePro W7170M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 260 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 260 has 892 GB more memory, than FirePro W7170M.
    • FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 260 - in Desktops.
    • FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and GeForce GTX 260 - with Tesla 2.0.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 519 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
    • FirePro W7170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 260 - by 65 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 4001 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 35−40 14−16
    medium / 1080p 24−27 5−6
    The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W7170M GeForce GTX 260
    Architecture GCN 3 Tesla 2.0
    Code name Tonga GT200
    Type Mobile workstation Desktop
    Release date 2 October 2015 16 June 2008
    Pipelines 2048 192
    Core clock speed 723 MHz 1242 MHz
    Transistor count 5,000 million 1,400 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 65 nm
    Texture fill rate 92.54 36.9 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops 476.9 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 448 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 999 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 111.9 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_0) 11.1 (10_0)
    Shader Model 6.3 4.0
    OpenGL 4.6 2.1
    OpenCL 2.0 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 192
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 30 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    AppAcceleration +
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