FirePro M5100 vs GeForce 945M

When comparing FirePro M5100 and GeForce 945M, 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 GeForce 945M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M5100 and GeForce 945M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro M5100 and GeForce 945M 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 GeForce 945M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M5100 GeForce 945M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce 945M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce 945M has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce 945M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce 945M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 945M is 203 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 and GeForce 945M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M5100 is 2500 MHz higher, than GeForce 945M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 10−11
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 GeForce 945M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 10% more, than FirePro M5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro M5100 GeForce 945M
Architecture GCN Maxwell
Code name Venus GM107
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 1 October 2013 12 March 2015
Pipelines 640 512
Core clock speed 725 MHz 928 MHz
Boost Clock 775 MHz 1045 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 31.00 40.80
Floating-point performance 992.0 gflops 953.9 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s 107 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized medium sized
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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