FirePro W5100 vs Radeon R9 M470X
When comparing FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 M470X, 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 M470X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5100
Radeon R9 M470X is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R9 M470X is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon R9 M470X here:
Main Specs
| FirePro W5100 | Radeon R9 M470X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 M470X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- FirePro W5100 is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M470X - in Laptops.
- FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 M470X - with GCN 2.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R9 M470X is 170 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
- FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 M470X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 M470X is 6000 MHz.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 12% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Battlefield 5 is 13% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 210−220 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 180−190 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−105 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 140−150 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 7% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Dota 2 is 4% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Fortnite is 6% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Forza Horizon 4 is 14% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Grand Theft Auto V is 14% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 30−33 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 M470X have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Minecraft is 4% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 11% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 7% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in World of Tanks is 3% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro W5100 | Radeon R9 M470X | |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 2 |
| Code name | Bonaire | Emerald |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 31 March 2014 | 14 May 2016 |
| Pipelines | 768 | 896 |
| Core clock speed | 930 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,080 million | 2,080 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 44.64 | 61.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,428 gflops | 1,971 gflops |
| Length | 171 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 163 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Form factor | full height / half length | |
| StereoOutput3D | + | |
| DisplayPort count | 4 | |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | |
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