FirePro W5100 vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

When comparing FirePro W5100 and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU, 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 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5100
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 300 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 2x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 500% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 12 GB more memory, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - with GCN 5.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 470 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 96 mm longer, than FirePro W5100.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 4296 MHz higher, than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 50−55
ultra / 1080p 9−10 35−40
QHD / 1440p 4−5 27−30
4K / 2160p 16−18
low / 720p 30−35 80−85
medium / 1080p 18−20 60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 225% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Architecture GCN 2.0 GCN 5.0
Code name Bonaire Vega 10
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 31 March 2014 27 June 2017
Pipelines 768 4096
Core clock speed 930 MHz 1400 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 12,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 384.0
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops
Length 171 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 2048 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 1704 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 436.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.3 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.125
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +