FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 480

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 480, 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 480 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 480
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 480 has 400% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 480 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 480 has 1532 GB more memory, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 480 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 230 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W5100 is 161 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 480.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 4152 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 21−24
ultra / 1080p 9−10 12−14
QHD / 1440p 4−5 6−7
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 30−35 40−45
medium / 1080p 18−20 24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 37% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 480
Architecture GCN 2.0 Fermi
Code name Bonaire GF100
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 31 March 2014 7 December 2010
Pipelines 768 480
Core clock speed 930 MHz 700 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 42 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 1,345.0 gflops
Length 171 mm 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 1848 MHz (3696 data rate)
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 177.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.2
OpenCL 2.0 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 480
Bus support PCIe 3.0 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 117 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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