FirePro W5170M vs Quadro K4000

When comparing FirePro W5170M and Quadro K4000, 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 K4000 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 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:

FirePro W5170M Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro W5170M	Quadro K4000
Power consumption (TDP)		80 Watt
Interface	MXM-A (3.0)	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	3 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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FirePro W5170M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Quadro K4000 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
Quadro K4000 has 1 GB more memory, than FirePro W5170M.
FirePro W5170M is used in Mobile workstations, and Quadro K4000 - in Desktops.
FirePro W5170M is build with GCN architecture, and Quadro K4000 - with Kepler.
FirePro W5170M and Quadro K4000 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Quadro K4000 is 1116 MHz higher, than FirePro W5170M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	10−12	14−16
ultra / 1080p	6−7	8−9
QHD / 1440p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	24−27	27−30
medium / 1080p	12−14	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 27% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p	18−20	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
QHD / 1440p	1−2	5−6
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	35−40	45−50
medium / 1080p	18−20	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Battlefield 5 is 33% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
FirePro W5170M and Quadro K4000 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	170−180	200−210
medium / 768p	140−150	170−180
ultra / 1080p	75−80	90−95
QHD / 1440p	40−45	50−55
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
high / 768p	110−120	130−140
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 18% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−33	35−40
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p	95−100	100−110
medium / 768p	75−80	90−95
ultra / 1080p	50−55	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Dota 2 is 13% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p	12−14	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
4K / 2160p	5−6	5−6
low / 720p	27−30	35−40
medium / 1080p	14−16	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Far Cry 5 is 20% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p	20−22	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	80−85	90−95
medium / 1080p	35−40	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Fortnite is 15% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p	18−20	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
QHD / 1440p	5−6	7−8
low / 720p	35−40	45−50
medium / 1080p	21−24	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 26% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p	70−75	80−85
medium / 768p	60−65	70−75
high / 1080p	21−24	27−30
ultra / 1080p	9−10	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 17% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p	7−8	9−10
ultra / 1080p	5−6	7−8
4K / 2160p	1−2	2−3
low / 720p	21−24	24−27
medium / 1080p	9−10	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Metro Exodus is 22% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	90−95	100−110
medium / 1080p	100−105	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Minecraft is 8% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p	18−20	21−24
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	45−50	50−55
medium / 1080p	21−24	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 7% more, than FirePro W5170M.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	20−22	24−27
medium / 1080p	12−14	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 23% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p	40−45	50−55
medium / 768p	24−27	30−35
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	8−9	10−11
4K / 2160p	7−8	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 26% more, than FirePro W5170M.
low / 768p	95−100	100−105
medium / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	27−30	30−35
high / 768p	45−50	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K4000 in World of Tanks is 8% more, than FirePro W5170M.

Full Specs

	FirePro W5170M	Quadro K4000
Architecture	GCN	Kepler
Code name	Tropo	GK106
Type	Mobile workstation	Workstation
Release date	2 October 2015	1 March 2013
Pipelines	640	768
Core clock speed		810 MHz
Boost Clock	925 MHz
Transistor count	1,500 million	2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	37.00	51.84
Floating-point performance	1,184 gflops	1,244 gflops
Length		241 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	192 Bit
Memory clock speed	4500 MHz	5616 MHz
Memory bandwidth	72 GB/s	134.8 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	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.1.126
CUDA		3.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)		0.21 kh/s
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		61 Mh/s
Laptop size	large
Eyefinity	+
AppAcceleration	+
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FirePro W5170M vs Quadro K4000

FirePro W5170M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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