FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 460M

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 460M, 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 460M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 460M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 460M 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 GTX 460M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 460M
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 50 Watt.
  • FirePro W5100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 460M uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 460M has 1532 GB more memory, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 460M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 460M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 460M is 420 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 460M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 4750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 2−3
ultra / 1080p 9−10 0−1
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 30−35 12−14
medium / 1080p 18−20 5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 214% more, than GeForce GTX 460M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 460M
Architecture GCN 2.0 Fermi
Code name Bonaire N11E-GS
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 31 March 2014 3 September 2010
Pipelines 768 192
Core clock speed 930 MHz 1350 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 16.1 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 518.4 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 60.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 API with Feature Level 12.1
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 2.0 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 33 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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