FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTS 160M

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTS 160M, 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 W5100 and GeForce GTS 160M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTS 160M 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 GeForce GTS 160M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTS 160M
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 60 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTS 160M has 20% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTS 160M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • FirePro W5100 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
  • FirePro W5100 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTS 160M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTS 160M - with G9x.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 570 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTS 160M - by 55 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 0−1
ultra / 1080p 9−10
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 30−35 1−2
medium / 1080p 18−20 0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3100% more, than GeForce GTS 160M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTS 160M
Architecture GCN 2.0 G9x
Code name Bonaire N10E-GS1
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 31 March 2014 2 March 2009
Pipelines 768 64
Core clock speed 930 MHz 1500 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 505 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 19 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 192 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 51 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 6.3 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 2.1
OpenCL 2.0 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 64
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI-E 2.0
SLI options 2-way
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
Gigaflops 288
MXM Type MXM 3.0 Type-B
Power management 8.0
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