FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 280
When comparing FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 280, 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 280 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
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:
Main Specs
| FirePro W7170M | GeForce GTX 280 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 236 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 6-pin & 8-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video |
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- GeForce GTX 280 has 136% more power consumption, than FirePro W7170M.
- FirePro W7170M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 280 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- FirePro W7170M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 280 - in Desktops.
- FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and GeForce GTX 280 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 573 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
- FirePro W7170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280 - by 65 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 3893 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 1−2 |
| 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 GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Battlefield 5 is 388% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 230−240 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 200−210 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 110−120 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 85−90 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 160−170 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 132% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Dota 2 is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Far Cry 5 is 675% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 120−130 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Fortnite is 237% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Forza Horizon 4 is 400% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | − |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Grand Theft Auto V is 237% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 5−6 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Metro Exodus is 633% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Minecraft is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 380% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 12−14 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 8−9 |
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 471% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in World of Tanks is 53% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro W7170M | GeForce GTX 280 | |
| Architecture | GCN 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | Tonga | GT200 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 2 October 2015 | 16 June 2008 |
| Pipelines | 2048 | 240 |
| Core clock speed | 723 MHz | 1296 MHz |
| Transistor count | 5,000 million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 92.54 | 48.2 billion/sec |
| Floating-point performance | 2,961 gflops | 622.1 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 512 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 141.7 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 | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| AppAcceleration | + | |
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