FirePro M5100 vs Radeon R7 M270DX
When comparing FirePro M5100 and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R7 M270DX
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 R7 M270DX | |
| Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | IGP |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
- FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
- FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 175 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
- FirePro M5100 and Radeon R7 M270DX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Battlefield 5 is 187% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro M5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 170−180 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 140−150 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 61% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| FirePro M5100 and Radeon R7 M270DX have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Dota 2 is 54% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Far Cry 5 is 250% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 75−80 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Fortnite is 95% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 150% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 100% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Metro Exodus is 300% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Minecraft is 16% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 216% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 9−10 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 7−8 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 260% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in World of Tanks is 44% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M5100 | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Architecture | GCN | GCN 3.0 |
| Code name | Venus | Topaz |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 October 2013 | 11 June 2014 |
| Pipelines | 640 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 725 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 940 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,500 million | 1,550 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 31.00 | 22.56 |
| Floating-point performance | 992.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 4500 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 72 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.3 |
| 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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