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    FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 460 v2

    When comparing FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 460 v2, 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 460 v2 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 GTX 460 v2

    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 460 v2
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 160 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTX 460 v2 has 60% more power consumption, than FirePro W7170M.
    • FirePro W7170M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • FirePro W7170M has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.
    • FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 - in Desktops.
    • FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 - with Fermi 2.0.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460 v2 is 56 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
    • FirePro W7170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460 v2 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 992 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 10−11
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 6−7
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 35−40 21−24
    medium / 1080p 24−27 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 84% more, than GeForce GTX 460 v2.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W7170M GeForce GTX 460 v2
    Architecture GCN 3 Fermi 2.0
    Code name Tonga GF114
    Type Mobile workstation Desktop
    Release date 2 October 2015 24 September 2011
    Pipelines 2048 336
    Core clock speed 723 MHz 779 MHz
    Transistor count 5,000 million 1,950 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 92.54 43.62
    Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops 1,045.6 gflops
    Length 210 mm
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 4008 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 96.19 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 6.3 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0 1.1
    Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
    CUDA 2.1
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 75 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    AppAcceleration +
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