FirePro W5170M vs GeForce GTX 285

When comparing FirePro W5170M and GeForce GTX 285, 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 GTX 285 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  FirePro W5170M GeForce GTX 285
Power consumption (TDP) 204 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 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce GTX 285 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro W5170M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 285.
  • FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 285 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 285 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • FirePro W5170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 285 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5170M is 3258 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−12 7−8
ultra / 1080p 6−7 4−5
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 16−18
medium / 1080p 12−14 9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 285.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5170M GeForce GTX 285
Architecture GCN Tesla 2.0
Code name Tropo GT200B
Type Mobile workstation Desktop
Release date 2 October 2015 23 December 2008
Pipelines 640 240
Core clock speed 1476 MHz
Boost Clock 925 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 37.00 51.8 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,184 gflops 708.5 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 1242 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 159.0 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 240
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Laptop size large
Eyefinity +
AppAcceleration +
High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDRR) 128bit
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