FirePro M6100 vs FirePro W5000

When comparing FirePro M6100 and FirePro W5000, 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 FirePro W5000 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  FirePro M6100 FirePro W5000
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
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  • FirePro M6100 is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and FirePro W5000 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro M6100 and FirePro W5000 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FirePro M6100 is used in Laptops, and FirePro W5000 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro M6100 is build with GCN architecture, and FirePro W5000 - with GCN 1.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 275 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.
  • FirePro M6100 and FirePro W5000 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M6100 is 2800 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 14−16
ultra / 1080p 6−7 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
low / 720p 21−24 30−35
medium / 1080p 12−14 18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 46% more, than FirePro M6100.

Full Specs

  FirePro M6100 FirePro W5000
Architecture GCN GCN 1.0
Code name Bonaire Pitcairn
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 1 October 2013 7 August 2012
Pipelines 768 768
Core clock speed 1100 MHz 825 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 51.60 39.60
Floating-point performance 1,651 gflops 1,267 gflops
Length 183 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 3200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 88 GB/s 102.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 196 Mh/s 154 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / half length
DisplayPort count 2
Dual-link DVI support +
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