AMD FirePro W5170M vs AMD Radeon 520
The FirePro W5170M has 108% better performance than the Radeon 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the FirePro W5170M and the Radeon 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD FirePro W5170M GPU
The AMD FirePro W5170M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2014. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tropo) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The FirePro W5170M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,125 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 72 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The FirePro W5170M includes 640 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 900 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 925 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro W5170M has the 270th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.01% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD Radeon 520 GPU
The AMD Radeon 520 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2017. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Banks) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The 520 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,125 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 36 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 520 includes 320 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,030 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 20 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
AMD recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 50 W.
Benchmark Performance
The 520 has the 361st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | AMD |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2014 | Q2 2017 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Destiny 2 | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 18 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 9 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 M375 | 20.2 | +115% |
| Radeon RX 540 Mobile | 18.8 | +100% |
| GeForce MX110 | 17.7 | +88% |
| GeForce 930MX | 13.1 | +39% |
| Radeon 530 | 11.6 | +23% |
| Radeon 520 | 9.4 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro W5170M has 108% better performance than the Radeon 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The FirePro W5170M is ranked 270th with a score of 4,197, and the Radeon 520 is ranked 361st with a score of 2,016.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the FirePro W5170M and the Radeon 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 950M | 4,367 | +4% |
| Quadro M1000M | 4,229.5 | +1% |
| FirePro W5170M | 4,197 | |
| Quadro P520 | 4,185.5 | -0% |
| Radeon 540X | 4,097 | -2% |
| Radeon HD 7750M | 2,085 | -50% |
| Radeon R7 M360 | 2,029 | -52% |
| Radeon 520 | 2,016.5 | -52% |
| GeForce GTX 470M | 2,002.5 | -52% |
| FirePro M4000 | 1,981 | -53% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 397 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 454.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 19,095 (+126.98%) | 8,412.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,909 (+120.55%) | 1,319 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,564 (+104.48%) | 2,232 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 82.3 (+131.18%) | 35.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,767 (+103.57%) | 868 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 375 (+82.04%) | 206 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 12 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 9.2 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Tropo | Banks |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,500 million | 690 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 72 Gb/s | 36 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,125 MHz | 1,125 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 128 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | -- | 50 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 250 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | No outputs |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 640 | 320 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 10 | 5 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 40 | 20 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 900 MHz | 1,030 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 925 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 14.8 GPixel/s | 8.24 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 37 GTexel/s | 20.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,184 GFLOPS | 659.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 74 GFLOPS | 41.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | FirePro W5170M | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 (1.2) | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 (5.1) | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.