AMD FirePro W7170M vs NVIDIA Quadro M4000M
The Quadro M4000M has 6% better performance than the FirePro W7170M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the FirePro W7170M and the Quadro M4000M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD FirePro W7170M GPU
The FirePro W7170M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2015. Its Amethyst chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,250 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 160 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
The FirePro W7170M has the 180th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M GPU
The Quadro M4000M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2015. Its GM204 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,253 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 160.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
The Quadro M4000M has the 174th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.78% 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 W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2015 | Q3 2015 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Select a game to compare FPS metrics
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
Rise of the Tomb Raider | FirePro W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 768p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 768p | -- | 90 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 55 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 48 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD | -- | 20 FPS |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 24 | +20% |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 22 | +10% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q | 21 | +5% |
| Quadro P3000 | 21 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 20.2 | +1% |
| Quadro M4000M | 20 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 18.3 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q | 17 | -15% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 16.8 | -16% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 16 | -20% |
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 Quadro M4000M has 6% better performance than the FirePro W7170M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The FirePro W7170M is ranked 180th with a score of 9,708, and the Quadro M4000M is ranked 174th with a score of 10,259.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the FirePro W7170M and the Quadro M4000M 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro Vega 16 | 10,569 | +9% |
| T600 Mobile | 10,498 | +8% |
| Radeon 680M | 10,399 | +7% |
| Quadro M4000M | 10,259 | +6% |
| GeForce MX550 | 10,005 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 9,877.5 | +2% |
| FirePro W7170M | 9,708 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 9,615.5 | -1% |
| Radeon R9 M390X | 9,448 | -3% |
| Radeon R9 M295X | 8,850.5 | -9% |
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 W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 43,124 | 49,204 (+14.1%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,935 | 7,723 (+11.36%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 9,580 (+3.06%) | 9,295.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 102.8 (+10.3%) | 93.2 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 3,162 | 6,210 (+96.39%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 412 | 413 (+0.24%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 76.9 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 59.3 | -- |
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 W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Amethyst | GM204 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 5,000 million | 5,200 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 W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 160 Gb/s | 160.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,250 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 2 MB |
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 W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 100 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
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 W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,048 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,280 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 32 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 128 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 723 MHz | 975 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,013 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 W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 23.14 GPixel/s | 64.83 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 92.54 GTexel/s | 81.04 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.96 TFLOPS | 2.59 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 185.1 GFLOPS | 81.04 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 W7170M | Quadro M4000M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.5 | 6.7 (6.4) |
Check out these comparisons for similar GPUs:
Looking for alternatives? Check out these similar GPUs:
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.