FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 1050

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 1050, 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 GTX 1050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 1050
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 has 50% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 1050 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 360 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W5100 is 166 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 1050.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 1008 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 35−40
ultra / 1080p 9−10 21−24
QHD / 1440p 4−5 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 30−35 60−65
medium / 1080p 18−20 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 1050
Architecture GCN 2.0 Pascal
Code name Bonaire N17P-G1
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 31 March 2014 25 October 2016
Pipelines 768 640
Core clock speed 930 MHz 1290 MHz
Boost Clock 1392 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 58.20
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 1,862 gflops
Length 171 mm 5.7" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 7008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 112 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.3 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
CUDA cores 640
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0
Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support +
HDCP 2.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 279 Mh/s
Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
Width 2-slot
GameStream +
GPU Boost 3.0
SLI -
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