FirePro M5100 vs FirePro W8000

When comparing FirePro M5100 and FirePro W8000, 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 W8000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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FirePro M5100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro M5100 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 M5100 here:

FirePro M5100 Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro M5100	FirePro W8000
Power consumption (TDP)		225 Watt
Interface	MXM-A (3.0)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors		2x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI
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FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and FirePro W8000 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
FirePro W8000 has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M5100.
FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and FirePro W8000 - in Desktops.
FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and FirePro W8000 - with GCN 1.0.
Core clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 175 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
FirePro M5100 and FirePro W8000 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W8000 is 1000 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	10−11	16−18
ultra / 1080p	6−7	10−11
QHD / 1440p	1−2	4−5
low / 720p	21−24	35−40
medium / 1080p	12−14	21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 80% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p	16−18	27−30
ultra / 1080p	14−16	24−27
QHD / 1440p	0−1	7−8
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
low / 720p	35−40	60−65
medium / 1080p	18−20	30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Battlefield 5 is 68% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	−	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p	170−180	220−230
medium / 768p	140−150	190−200
ultra / 1080p	70−75	100−110
QHD / 1440p	40−45	65−70
4K / 2160p	30−33	35−40
high / 768p	100−110	150−160
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 36% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	27−30	45−50
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p	95−100	110−120
medium / 768p	75−80	100−110
ultra / 1080p	45−50	70−75
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Dota 2 is 31% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p	12−14	21−24
ultra / 1080p	10−12	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	4−5	6−7
low / 720p	27−30	45−50
medium / 1080p	12−14	21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Far Cry 5 is 64% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p	18−20	27−30
ultra / 1080p	14−16	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	14−16
low / 720p	75−80	110−120
medium / 1080p	35−40	60−65
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Fortnite is 54% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p	18−20	30−33
ultra / 1080p	14−16	21−24
QHD / 1440p	4−5	10−12
low / 720p	35−40	60−65
medium / 1080p	20−22	30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 68% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p	65−70	95−100
medium / 768p	60−65	85−90
high / 1080p	20−22	35−40
ultra / 1080p	9−10	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 47% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p	7−8	10−12
ultra / 1080p	5−6	8−9
4K / 2160p	1−2	2−3
low / 720p	20−22	35−40
medium / 1080p	9−10	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Metro Exodus is 55% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	90−95	−
medium / 1080p	95−100	110−120
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Minecraft is 13% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p	18−20	−
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	40−45	65−70
medium / 1080p	20−22	18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 26% more, than FirePro M5100.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	30−35
medium / 1080p	12−14	18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 46% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p	35−40	65−70
medium / 768p	24−27	40−45
high / 1080p	12−14	21−24
ultra / 1080p	8−9	12−14
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 66% more, than FirePro M5100.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	50−55	60−65
ultra / 1080p	27−30	35−40
high / 768p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8000 in World of Tanks is 12% more, than FirePro M5100.

Full Specs

	FirePro M5100	FirePro W8000
Architecture	GCN	GCN 1.0
Code name	Venus	Tahiti
Type	Mobile workstation	Desktop
Release date	1 October 2013	14 June 2012
Pipelines	640	1792
Core clock speed	725 MHz	900 MHz
Boost Clock	775 MHz
Transistor count	1,500 million	4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	31.00	100.8
Floating-point performance	992.0 gflops	3,226 gflops
Length		279 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	4500 MHz	5500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	72 GB/s	176 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
Bus support		PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	108 Mh/s	391 Mh/s
Laptop size	medium sized
Form factor		full height / full length
StereoOutput3D		+
DisplayPort count		4
Dual-link DVI support		+
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FirePro M5100 vs FirePro W8000

FirePro M5100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

Full Specs

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