FirePro M6100 vs Radeon R9 290X

When comparing FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 290X, 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 M6100 and Radeon R9 290X 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 M6100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro M6100 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 M6100 here:

FirePro M6100 Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro M6100	Radeon R9 290X
Power consumption (TDP)		250 Watt
Interface	MXM-B (3.0)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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FirePro M6100 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 290X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Radeon R9 290X has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M6100.
FirePro M6100 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 290X - in Desktops.
FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 290X are build with GCN architecture.
FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 4750 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	10−11	35−40
ultra / 1080p	6−7	24−27
QHD / 1440p	0−1	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	21−24	60−65
medium / 1080p	12−14	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 230% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p	16−18	60−65
ultra / 1080p	14−16	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	35−40
4K / 2160p	−	18−20
low / 720p	35−40	110−120
medium / 1080p	18−20	65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Battlefield 5 is 236% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p	170−180	250−260
medium / 768p	140−150	220−230
ultra / 1080p	70−75	190−200
QHD / 1440p	40−45	110−120
4K / 2160p	30−33	70−75
high / 768p	100−110	210−220
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 88% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	27−30	−
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p	95−100	120−130
medium / 768p	75−80	110−120
ultra / 1080p	45−50	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Dota 2 is 55% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p	12−14	45−50
ultra / 1080p	10−12	45−50
QHD / 1440p	−	30−35
4K / 2160p	4−5	16−18
low / 720p	27−30	85−90
medium / 1080p	12−14	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Far Cry 5 is 257% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p	18−20	65−70
ultra / 1080p	14−16	50−55
QHD / 1440p	−	30−35
4K / 2160p	−	27−30
low / 720p	75−80	180−190
medium / 1080p	35−40	120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Fortnite is 189% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p	16−18	65−70
ultra / 1080p	14−16	45−50
QHD / 1440p	4−5	35−40
4K / 2160p	−	24−27
low / 720p	35−40	110−120
medium / 1080p	20−22	70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Forza Horizon 4 is 257% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p	65−70	140−150
medium / 768p	55−60	130−140
high / 1080p	18−20	75−80
ultra / 1080p	8−9	30−35
QHD / 1440p	0−1	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Grand Theft Auto V is 155% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p	6−7	27−30
ultra / 1080p	5−6	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	1−2	9−10
low / 720p	18−20	70−75
medium / 1080p	9−10	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Metro Exodus is 325% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p	100−110	130−140
ultra / 1080p	90−95	−
medium / 1080p	95−100	120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Minecraft is 28% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p	18−20	−
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	40−45	100−110
medium / 1080p	20−22	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 76% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p	12−14	27−30
ultra / 1080p	8−9	18−20
QHD / 1440p	0−1	12−14
4K / 2160p	−	8−9
low / 720p	18−20	70−75
medium / 1080p	12−14	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p	35−40	140−150
medium / 768p	21−24	90−95
high / 1080p	12−14	50−55
ultra / 1080p	8−9	27−30
4K / 2160p	7−8	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 294% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	50−55	60−65
ultra / 1080p	24−27	55−60
high / 768p	45−50	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in World of Tanks is 25% more, than FirePro M6100.

Full Specs

	FirePro M6100	Radeon R9 290X
Architecture	GCN	GCN
Code name	Bonaire	Hawaii XT
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	1 October 2013	24 October 2013
Pipelines	768	2816
Core clock speed	1100 MHz
Boost Clock		947 MHz
Transistor count	2,080 million	6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	51.60	176.0
Floating-point performance	1,651 gflops	5,632 gflops
Length		275 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	512 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth	88 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	6.3	6.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	2.0	2.0
Vulkan	1.2.131	+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)		0.76 kh/s
FreeSync		+
Bus support		PCIe 3.0
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	196 Mh/s	623 Mh/s
Laptop size	large
Eyefinity		+
HD3D		+
TrueAudio		+
Design		reference
DisplayPort support		+
CrossFire		+
DDMA audio		+
Decred / DCR (Decred)		1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		25.75 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)		350 Sol/s
AppAcceleration		+
LiquidVR		+
TressFX		+
UVD		+
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FirePro M6100 vs Radeon R9 290X

FirePro M6100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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