FirePro S7150 vs FirePro W5100

When comparing FirePro S7150 and FirePro W5100, 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 S7150 and FirePro W5100 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro S7150
FirePro W5100

Main Specs

  FirePro S7150 FirePro W5100
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x DisplayPort
 
  • FirePro S7150 has 200% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro S7150 has 4 GB more memory, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro S7150 is build with GCN 3.0 architecture, and FirePro W5100 - with GCN 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 10 MHz higher, than FirePro S7150.
  • FirePro S7150 and FirePro W5100 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • FirePro S7150 is 70 mm longer, than FirePro W5100.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 1000 MHz higher, than FirePro S7150.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 14−16
ultra / 1080p 21−24 9−10
QHD / 1440p 16−18 4−5
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 30−35
medium / 1080p 40−45 18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S7150 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro S7150 FirePro W5100
Architecture GCN 3.0 GCN 2.0
Code name Tonga Bonaire
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 1 February 2016 31 March 2014
Pipelines 2048 768
Core clock speed 920 MHz 930 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million 2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 117.8 44.64
Floating-point performance 3,763 gflops 1,428 gflops
Length 241 mm 171 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 96 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.3 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +