FirePro W7170M vs Quadro FX 4800
When comparing FirePro W7170M and Quadro FX 4800, 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 Quadro FX 4800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro FX 4800
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 | Quadro FX 4800 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 150 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1536 MB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video |
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- Quadro FX 4800 has 50% more power consumption, than FirePro W7170M.
- FirePro W7170M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro FX 4800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- Quadro FX 4800 has 1532 GB more memory, than FirePro W7170M.
- FirePro W7170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Quadro FX 4800 - in Desktops.
- FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and Quadro FX 4800 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 121 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 4800.
- FirePro W7170M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 4800 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W7170M is 3400 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 4800.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | − |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 366% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Battlefield 5 is 450% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FirePro W7170M and Quadro FX 4800 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 230−240 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 200−210 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 110−120 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 85−90 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 45−50 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 160−170 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 136% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 29% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Dota 2 is 112% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Far Cry 5 is 550% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 120−130 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Fortnite is 237% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Forza Horizon 4 is 357% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | − |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Grand Theft Auto V is 200% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Metro Exodus is 633% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Minecraft is 33% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 516% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 9−10 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 8−9 |
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 560% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in World of Tanks is 65% more, than Quadro FX 4800. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro W7170M | Quadro FX 4800 | |
| Architecture | GCN 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | Tonga | GT200B |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 2 October 2015 | 11 November 2008 |
| Pipelines | 2048 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 723 MHz | 602 MHz |
| Transistor count | 5,000 million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 92.54 | 38.53 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,961 gflops | 462.3 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 384 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
| CUDA | 1.3 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| AppAcceleration | + | |
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