FirePro M4100 vs Radeon RX 550

When comparing FirePro M4100 and Radeon RX 550, 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 M4100 and Radeon RX 550 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M4100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro M4100 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 M4100 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M4100 Radeon RX 550
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon RX 550 has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M4100.
  • FirePro M4100 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon RX 550 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M4100 is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon RX 550 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 430 MHz higher, than FirePro M4100.
  • FirePro M4100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 is 3000 MHz higher, than FirePro M4100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 1−2 14−16
ultra / 1080p 0−1 8−9
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 12−14 30−33
medium / 1080p 3−4 18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 250% more, than FirePro M4100.

Full Specs

  FirePro M4100 Radeon RX 550
Architecture GCN GCN 4.0
Code name Mars Lexa
Type Mobile workstation Desktop
Release date 1 October 2013 20 April 2017
Pipelines 384 512
Core clock speed 670 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1183 MHz
Transistor count 950 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 16.08 37.86
Floating-point performance 514.6 gflops 1,211 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 74 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
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