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    FirePro W5170M vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics

    When choosing between FirePro W5170M and Iris Xe MAX Graphics, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FirePro W5170M and Iris Xe MAX Graphics.
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    FirePro W5170M and Iris Xe MAX Graphics are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: FirePro W5170M and Iris Xe MAX Graphics are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or Iris Xe MAX Graphics here:

    FirePro W5170M Laptops
    Iris Xe MAX Graphics Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro W5170M Iris Xe MAX Graphics
    Interface MXM-A (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 LPDDR4x
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • Iris Xe MAX Graphics has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
    • FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - in Laptops.
    • FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - with Gen. 12 Xe.
    • FirePro W5170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - by 10 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5170M is 234 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−12 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 24−27 60−65
    medium / 1080p 12−14 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 227% more, than FirePro W5170M.

    Full Specs

      FirePro W5170M Iris Xe MAX Graphics
    Architecture GCN Gen. 12 Xe
    Code name Tropo iDG1LPDEV
    Type Mobile workstation Laptop
    Release date 2 October 2015 31 October 2020
    Pipelines 640 96
    Boost Clock 925 MHz 1650 MHz
    Transistor count 1,500 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 10 nm
    Texture fill rate 37.00
    Floating-point performance 1,184 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 4266 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_1) DirectX 12.1
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    Laptop size large
    Eyefinity +
    AppAcceleration +
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