FirePro M6100 vs Radeon R9 M290X
When comparing FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 M290X, 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 M290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 M290X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 M290X 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 M6100 or Radeon R9 M290X here:
Main Specs
FirePro M6100
Radeon R9 M290X
Power consumption (TDP)
100 Watt
Interface
MXM-B (3.0)
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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FirePro M6100 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon R9 M290X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
Radeon R9 M290X has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M6100.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 M290X are build with GCN architecture.
Core clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 250 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M290X.
FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 M290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 4800 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M290X.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
10−11
16−18
ultra / 1080p
6−7
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
21−24
30−35
medium / 1080p
12−14
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 53% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p
16−18
24−27
ultra / 1080p
14−16
21−24
QHD / 1440p
0−1
9−10
4K / 2160p
−
6−7
low / 720p
35−40
55−60
medium / 1080p
18−20
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Battlefield 5 is 50% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
FirePro M6100 and Radeon R9 M290X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
170−180
210−220
medium / 768p
140−150
180−190
ultra / 1080p
70−75
100−110
QHD / 1440p
40−45
55−60
4K / 2160p
30−33
30−35
high / 768p
100−110
150−160
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 31% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
40−45
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p
95−100
110−120
medium / 768p
75−80
95−100
ultra / 1080p
45−50
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Dota 2 is 25% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p
12−14
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−12
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
4K / 2160p
4−5
6−7
low / 720p
27−30
40−45
medium / 1080p
12−14
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p
18−20
27−30
ultra / 1080p
14−16
21−24
QHD / 1440p
−
16−18
low / 720p
75−80
100−110
medium / 1080p
35−40
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Fortnite is 43% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p
16−18
27−30
ultra / 1080p
14−16
21−24
QHD / 1440p
4−5
10−11
4K / 2160p
−
10−11
low / 720p
35−40
55−60
medium / 1080p
20−22
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Forza Horizon 4 is 57% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p
65−70
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
80−85
high / 1080p
18−20
30−35
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Grand Theft Auto V is 44% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p
6−7
10−11
ultra / 1080p
5−6
8−9
4K / 2160p
1−2
3−4
low / 720p
18−20
30−35
medium / 1080p
9−10
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p
100−110
110−120
ultra / 1080p
90−95
−
medium / 1080p
95−100
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Minecraft is 8% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p
18−20
24−27
ultra / 1080p
14−16
18−20
low / 720p
40−45
60−65
medium / 1080p
20−22
24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 37% more, than FirePro M6100.
high / 1080p
12−14
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
30−35
medium / 1080p
12−14
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 38% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p
35−40
60−65
medium / 768p
21−24
35−40
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
4K / 2160p
7−8
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 64% more, than FirePro M6100.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
medium / 768p
50−55
60−65
ultra / 1080p
24−27
35−40
high / 768p
45−50
55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M290X in World of Tanks is 20% more, than FirePro M6100.
Full Specs
FirePro M6100
Radeon R9 M290X
Architecture
GCN
GCN
Code name
Bonaire
Neptune
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 October 2013
7 January 2014
Pipelines
768
1280
Core clock speed
1100 MHz
850 MHz
Boost Clock
900 MHz
Transistor count
2,080 million
2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
51.60
72.00
Floating-point performance
1,651 gflops
2,304 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth
88 GB/s
153.6 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (12_0)
Shader Model
6.3
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.4
OpenCL
2.0
Not Listed
Vulkan
1.2.131
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0 x16
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
196 Mh/s
300 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
large
Eyefinity
+
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
Compute units
20
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