FirePro M5100 vs GRID K260Q

When comparing FirePro M5100 and GRID K260Q, 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 GRID K260Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  FirePro M5100 GRID K260Q
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GRID K260Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M5100 and GRID K260Q have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID K260Q - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and GRID K260Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K260Q is 20 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 and GRID K260Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K260Q is 500 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 14−16
ultra / 1080p 6−7 9−10
QHD / 1440p 1−2 3−4
low / 720p 21−24 30−35
medium / 1080p 12−14 18−20
The average gaming FPS of GRID K260Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than FirePro M5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro M5100 GRID K260Q
Architecture GCN Kepler
Code name Venus GK104
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 1 October 2013 28 June 2013
Pipelines 640 1536
Core clock speed 725 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 775 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 31.00 95.36
Floating-point performance 992.0 gflops 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
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