FirePro M5100 vs FirePro W5170M
When comparing FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M, 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 M5100 and FirePro W5170M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 M5100 or FirePro W5170M here:
Main Specs
FirePro M5100
FirePro W5170M
Interface
MXM-A (3.0)
MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Both video cards are using MXM-A (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M are build with GCN architecture.
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M is 4500 MHz.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
10−11
10−12
ultra / 1080p
6−7
6−7
QHD / 1440p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
21−24
24−27
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 10% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p
16−18
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
35−40
35−40
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M have the same average FPS in Battlefield 5.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
170−180
170−180
medium / 768p
140−150
140−150
ultra / 1080p
70−75
75−80
QHD / 1440p
40−45
40−45
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−33
high / 768p
100−110
110−120
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
30−33
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p
95−100
95−100
medium / 768p
75−80
75−80
ultra / 1080p
45−50
50−55
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Dota 2 is 1% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−12
12−14
4K / 2160p
4−5
5−6
low / 720p
27−30
27−30
medium / 1080p
12−14
14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Far Cry 5 is 7% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p
18−20
20−22
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
75−80
80−85
medium / 1080p
35−40
35−40
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Fortnite is 5% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
QHD / 1440p
4−5
5−6
low / 720p
35−40
35−40
medium / 1080p
20−22
21−24
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p
65−70
70−75
medium / 768p
60−65
60−65
high / 1080p
20−22
21−24
ultra / 1080p
9−10
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Grand Theft Auto V is 2% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p
7−8
7−8
ultra / 1080p
5−6
5−6
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
20−22
21−24
medium / 1080p
9−10
9−10
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
90−95
90−95
medium / 1080p
95−100
100−105
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in Minecraft is 2% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
40−45
45−50
medium / 1080p
20−22
21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 8% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
20−22
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W5170M have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p
35−40
40−45
medium / 768p
24−27
24−27
high / 1080p
12−14
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 5% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p
90−95
95−100
medium / 768p
50−55
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
27−30
high / 768p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5170M in World of Tanks is 3% more, than FirePro M5100.
Full Specs
FirePro M5100
FirePro W5170M
Architecture
GCN
GCN
Code name
Venus
Tropo
Type
Mobile workstation
Mobile workstation
Release date
1 October 2013
2 October 2015
Pipelines
640
640
Core clock speed
725 MHz
Boost Clock
775 MHz
925 MHz
Transistor count
1,500 million
1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
31.00
37.00
Floating-point performance
992.0 gflops
1,184 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4500 MHz
4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth
72 GB/s
72 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.1
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.2.131
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
108 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
large
Eyefinity
+
AppAcceleration
+
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