NVIDIA NVS 5200M vs AMD FirePro W4170M
The FirePro W4170M has 130% better performance than the NVS 5200M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the NVS 5200M and the FirePro W4170M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA NVS 5200M GPU
The NVS 5200M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2012. Its GF117 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 25 W.
Benchmark Performance
The NVS 5200M has the 453rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.96% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the AMD FirePro W4170M GPU
The FirePro W4170M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2014. Its Mars chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,000 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 64 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Benchmark Performance
The FirePro W4170M has the 339th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.21% 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 | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2012 | Q2 2014 |
| 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
BioShock Infinite | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 48 FPS | 108 FPS(+126.42%) |
| Medium - 768p | 25 FPS | 56 FPS(+121.34%) |
| High - 768p | 21 FPS | 49 FPS(+137.86%) |
| Ultra - 1080p | 6 FPS | 17 FPS(+174.19%) |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 940MX | 18 | +190% |
| GeForce MX110 | 18 | +190% |
| Radeon R7 M370 | 17 | +174% |
| Radeon HD 8850M | 17 | +174% |
| FirePro W4170M | 17 | +174% |
| Radeon R5 M335 | 7.8 | +26% |
| GeForce GT 720M | 7.4 | +19% |
| NVS 5200M | 6.2 | |
| Radeon R5 M230 | 6 | -3% |
| Quadro K610M | 6 | -3% |
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 W4170M has 130% better performance than the NVS 5200M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The NVS 5200M is ranked 453rd with a score of 1,008, and the FirePro W4170M is ranked 339th with a score of 2,315.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the NVS 5200M and the FirePro W4170M 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 840M | 2,340 | +132% |
| Radeon 530 | 2,327 | +131% |
| FirePro W4170M | 2,315 | +130% |
| GeForce GT 745M | 2,249 | +123% |
| Radeon R7 M440 | 2,245 | +123% |
| Radeon HD 6650M | 1,037 | +3% |
| GeForce GT 630M | 1,035 | +3% |
| NVS 5200M | 1,008 | |
| Radeon HD 6550M | 993 | -1% |
| GeForce GT 550M | 973.5 | -3% |
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 | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 4,949 | 12,506 (+152.7%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 704 | 1,766 (+150.85%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,136 | 2,629 (+131.43%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 54.7 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 512 | 1,029 (+100.98%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 188 | 210 (+11.7%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 9.8 | 22.4 (+128.57%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 9.8 | 17.6 (+79.59%) |
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 | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF117 | Mars |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 585 million | 950 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 | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.4 Gb/s | 64 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 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 | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 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 | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 384 |
| CUDA Cores | 96 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 6 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 2 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 625 MHz | 825 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 900 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 | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 2.5 GPixel/s | 7.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 10 GTexel/s | 21.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 240 GFLOPS | 691.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 20 GFLOPS | 43.2 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 | NVS 5200M | FirePro W4170M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 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.