FirePro W7170M vs GRID K260Q

When comparing FirePro W7170M and GRID K260Q, 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 GRID K260Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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 GRID K260Q
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K260Q has 125% more power consumption, than FirePro W7170M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W7170M has 2 GB more memory, than GRID K260Q.
  • FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID K260Q - in Desktops.
  • FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and GRID K260Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K260Q is 22 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
  • FirePro W7170M and GRID K260Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M and GRID K260Q is 5000 MHz.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 14−16
ultra / 1080p 12−14 9−10
QHD / 1440p 6−7 3−4
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 35−40 30−35
medium / 1080p 24−27 18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GRID K260Q.

Full Specs

  FirePro W7170M GRID K260Q
Architecture GCN 3 Kepler
Code name Tonga GK104
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 2 October 2015 28 June 2013
Pipelines 2048 1536
Core clock speed 723 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 92.54 95.36
Floating-point performance 2,961 gflops 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 160.0 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 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
Laptop size large
Eyefinity +
AppAcceleration +
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