FirePro W5100 vs GRID K2

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GRID K2, 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 GRID K2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5100

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 GRID K2
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GRID K2 has 350% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W5100 and GRID K2 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GRID K2 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 185 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
  • FirePro W5100 and GRID K2 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID K2 is 96 mm longer, than FirePro W5100.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 1000 MHz higher, than GRID K2.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 16−18
ultra / 1080p 9−10 9−10
QHD / 1440p 4−5 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 30−35 30−35
medium / 1080p 18−20 20−22
FirePro W5100 and GRID K2 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GRID K2
Architecture GCN 2.0 Kepler
Code name Bonaire GK104
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 31 March 2014 11 May 2013
Pipelines 768 1536
Core clock speed 930 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 95.36
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 2x 2,289 gflops
Length 171 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 114 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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