FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 260

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 260, 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 260 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 260
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 182 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 2x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 896 MB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • GeForce GTX 260 has 264% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 260 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 260 has 892 GB more memory, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 260 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 312 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 260 - by 65 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W5100 is 161 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 260.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 5001 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 3−4
ultra / 1080p 9−10 1−2
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 30−35 14−16
medium / 1080p 18−20 5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 216% more, than GeForce GTX 260.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 260
Architecture GCN 2.0 Tesla 2.0
Code name Bonaire GT200
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 31 March 2014 16 June 2008
Pipelines 768 192
Core clock speed 930 MHz 1242 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 65 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 36.9 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 476.9 gflops
Length 171 mm 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 448 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 999 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 111.9 GB/s
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 192
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 30 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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