FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 970

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 970, 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 970 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 970
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 148 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 2x 6-pins
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 500 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 970 has 196% 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 970 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 970 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 970 is 120 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 970 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W5100 is 161 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 970.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 5993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 50−55
ultra / 1080p 9−10 30−35
QHD / 1440p 4−5 27−30
4K / 2160p 14−16
low / 720p 30−35 75−80
medium / 1080p 18−20 60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 212% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 970
Architecture GCN 2.0 Maxwell
Code name Bonaire GM204
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 31 March 2014 19 September 2014
Pipelines 768 1664
Core clock speed 930 MHz 1050 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 109 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 3,920 gflops
Length 171 mm 10.5" (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 7.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 224 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.3 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.4
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.48 kh/s
CUDA cores 1664
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 478 Mh/s
Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.51 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 22.21 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 291.61 Sol/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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