FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 970

When comparing FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 970, 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 970 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 970
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt	148 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	2x 6-pins
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU)		500 Watt
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GeForce GTX 970 has 48% more power consumption, than FirePro W7170M.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 970 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 970 - in Desktops.
FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and GeForce GTX 970 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 970 is 327 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 970 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 4993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	20−22	50−55
ultra / 1080p	12−14	30−35
QHD / 1440p	6−7	27−30
4K / 2160p	5−6	14−16
low / 720p	35−40	75−80
medium / 1080p	24−27	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 144% more, than FirePro W7170M.
high / 1080p	30−35	75−80
ultra / 1080p	27−30	70−75
QHD / 1440p	10−12	50−55
4K / 2160p	7−8	27−30
low / 720p	65−70	130−140
medium / 1080p	35−40	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Battlefield 5 is 150% more, than FirePro W7170M.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 970.
low / 768p	230−240	250−260
medium / 768p	200−210	230−240
ultra / 1080p	110−120	−
QHD / 1440p	85−90	150−160
4K / 2160p	45−50	100−110
high / 768p	160−170	220−230
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 31% more, than FirePro W7170M.
low / 768p	60−65	70−75
ultra / 1080p	50−55	−
medium / 1080p	55−60	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than FirePro W7170M.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	75−80	110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Dota 2 is 15% more, than FirePro W7170M.
high / 1080p	24−27	60−65
ultra / 1080p	21−24	60−65
QHD / 1440p	18−20	40−45
4K / 2160p	7−8	21−24
low / 720p	50−55	100−110
medium / 1080p	24−27	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than FirePro W7170M.
high / 1080p	30−35	90−95
ultra / 1080p	24−27	70−75
QHD / 1440p	14−16	45−50
4K / 2160p	−	21−24
low / 720p	120−130	220−230
medium / 1080p	70−75	140−150
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Fortnite is 114% more, than FirePro W7170M.
high / 1080p	30−35	85−90
ultra / 1080p	24−27	65−70
QHD / 1440p	12−14	45−50
4K / 2160p	12−14	30−35
low / 720p	65−70	130−140
medium / 1080p	35−40	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Forza Horizon 4 is 148% more, than FirePro W7170M.
low / 768p	100−110	160−170
medium / 768p	90−95	150−160
high / 1080p	40−45	95−100
ultra / 1080p	16−18	45−50
QHD / 1440p	6−7	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Grand Theft Auto V is 94% more, than FirePro W7170M.
high / 1080p	12−14	35−40
ultra / 1080p	10−11	30−35
QHD / 1440p	−	24−27
4K / 2160p	2−3	14−16
low / 720p	35−40	95−100
medium / 1080p	16−18	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Metro Exodus is 193% more, than FirePro W7170M.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	110−120	−
FirePro W7170M and GeForce GTX 970 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	−	75−80
ultra / 1080p	14−16	55−60
4K / 2160p	−	18−20
low / 720p	70−75	120−130
medium / 1080p	18−20	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 157% more, than FirePro W7170M.
high / 1080p	14−16	35−40
ultra / 1080p	10−11	24−27
QHD / 1440p	1−2	16−18
4K / 2160p	1−2	10−12
low / 720p	35−40	90−95
medium / 1080p	20−22	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 185% more, than FirePro W7170M.
low / 768p	70−75	180−190
medium / 768p	45−50	120−130
high / 1080p	24−27	70−75
ultra / 1080p	14−16	40−45
4K / 2160p	8−9	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 172% more, than FirePro W7170M.
low / 768p	90−95	120−130
medium / 768p	60−65	−
ultra / 1080p	40−45	65−70
high / 768p	55−60	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in World of Tanks is 43% more, than FirePro W7170M.

Full Specs

	FirePro W7170M	GeForce GTX 970
Architecture	GCN 3	Maxwell
Code name	Tonga	GM204
Type	Mobile workstation	Desktop
Release date	2 October 2015	19 September 2014
Pipelines	2048	1664
Core clock speed	723 MHz	1050 MHz
Boost Clock		1178 MHz
Transistor count	5,000 million	5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	92.54	109 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	2,961 gflops	3,920 gflops
Length		10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	5000 MHz	7.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth	160.0 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
G-SYNC support		+
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	6.3	6.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.4
OpenCL	2.0	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.1.126
CUDA		+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)		0.48 kh/s
CUDA cores		1664
Bus support		PCI Express 3.0
Height		4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options		+
Multi monitor support		4 displays
HDCP		+
Maximum VGA resolution		2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI		Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		478 Mh/s
Laptop size	large
Eyefinity	+
Decred / DCR (Decred)		1.51 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		22.21 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)		291.61 Sol/s
GameStream		+
GeForce ShadowPlay		+
GPU Boost		2.0
GameWorks		+
AppAcceleration	+
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FirePro W7170M vs GeForce GTX 970

FirePro W7170M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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