FirePro W5170M vs Quadro 7000

When comparing FirePro W5170M and Quadro 7000, 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 Quadro 7000 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 Quadro 7000
Power consumption (TDP) 204 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Quadro 7000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro 7000 has 4 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
  • FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Quadro 7000 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and Quadro 7000 - with Fermi 2.0.
  • FirePro W5170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 7000 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5170M is 1096 MHz higher, than Quadro 7000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−12 18−20
ultra / 1080p 6−7 10−11
QHD / 1440p 1−2 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 24−27 35−40
medium / 1080p 12−14 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 7000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 63% more, than FirePro W5170M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5170M Quadro 7000
Architecture GCN Fermi 2.0
Code name Tropo GF110
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 2 October 2015 2 May 2012
Pipelines 640 512
Core clock speed 651 MHz
Boost Clock 925 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 37.00 41.66
Floating-point performance 1,184 gflops 1,332 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 3404 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 163.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA 2.0
Laptop size large
Eyefinity +
AppAcceleration +
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