FirePro W8100 vs Radeon Pro 5600M
When comparing FirePro W8100 and Radeon Pro 5600M, 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 W8100 and Radeon Pro 5600M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W8100
Radeon Pro 5600M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon Pro 5600M 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 Pro 5600M here:
Main Specs
| FirePro W8100 | Radeon Pro 5600M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI | No outputs |
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- FirePro W8100 has 340% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 5600M.
- FirePro W8100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon Pro 5600M uses PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.
- FirePro W8100 and Radeon Pro 5600M have maximum RAM of 8 GB.
- FirePro W8100 is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro 5600M - in Mobile workstations.
- FirePro W8100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon Pro 5600M - with Navi / RDNA.
- FirePro W8100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 5600M - by 7 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 3460 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro 5600M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 37% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 130−140 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Battlefield 5 is 36% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon Pro 5600M. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 230−240 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 150−160 |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 220−230 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 10% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Dota 2 is 2% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Far Cry 5 is 39% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 220−230 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 140−150 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Fortnite is 29% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 130−140 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Forza Horizon 4 is 37% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 150−160 |
| high / 1080p | 70−75 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Grand Theft Auto V is 24% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 120−130 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon Pro 5600M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 120−130 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 95% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 44% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 45% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 5600M in World of Tanks is 33% more, than FirePro W8100. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro W8100 | Radeon Pro 5600M | |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Navi / RDNA |
| Code name | Hawaii | Navi 10 |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 23 June 2014 | 15 June 2020 |
| Pipelines | 2560 | 2560 |
| Core clock speed | 824 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1265 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 6,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 131.8 | 164.8 |
| Floating-point performance | 4,219 gflops | |
| Length | 279 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 2048 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 1540 MBps |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 394.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2 |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 466 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Form factor | full height / full length | |
| StereoOutput3D | + | |
| DisplayPort count | 4 | |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | |
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