FirePro M5100 vs Radeon 550X
When comparing FirePro M5100 and Radeon 550X, 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 Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 550X
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 | Radeon 550X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | |
| Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- FirePro M5100 and Radeon 550X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 357 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
- FirePro M5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 2500 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 44% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FirePro M5100 and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 23% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Dota 2 is 23% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Far Cry 5 is 40% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Fortnite is 32% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 46% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 29% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
| high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 38% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in World of Tanks is 14% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M5100 | Radeon 550X | |
| Architecture | GCN | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | Venus | Lexa |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 October 2013 | 27 March 2019 |
| Pipelines | 640 | 512 |
| Core clock speed | 725 MHz | 1082 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1218 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,500 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 31.00 | 38.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 992.0 gflops | |
| Length | 145 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4500 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 72 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) | 108 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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