FirePro W5100 vs Radeon R9 290X

When comparing FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 290X, 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 R9 290X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 Radeon R9 290X
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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  • Radeon R9 290X has 400% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 290X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
  • FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Radeon R9 290X is 104 mm longer, than FirePro W5100.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 4750 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 35−40
ultra / 1080p 9−10 24−27
QHD / 1440p 4−5 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 30−35 60−65
medium / 1080p 18−20 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 137% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 Radeon R9 290X
Architecture GCN 2.0 GCN
Code name Bonaire Hawaii XT
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 31 March 2014 24 October 2013
Pipelines 768 2816
Core clock speed 930 MHz
Boost Clock 947 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 176.0
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 5,632 gflops
Length 171 mm 275 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 512 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 320 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.3 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.76 kh/s
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCIe 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 623 Mh/s
Eyefinity +
HD3D +
TrueAudio +
Design reference
DisplayPort support +
CrossFire +
DDMA audio +
Decred / DCR (Decred) 1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 25.75 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 350 Sol/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
AppAcceleration +
LiquidVR +
TressFX +
UVD +
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