FirePro W8100 vs Radeon R7 250X

When comparing FirePro W8100 and Radeon R7 250X, 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 R7 250X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro W8100

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Main Specs

	FirePro W8100	Radeon R7 250X
Power consumption (TDP)	220 Watt	80 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	2x 6-pin	1 x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	8 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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FirePro W8100 has 175% more power consumption, than Radeon R7 250X.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro W8100 has 6 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 250X.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FirePro W8100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R7 250X - with GCN 1.0.
FirePro W8100 and Radeon R7 250X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
FirePro W8100 is 69 mm longer, than Radeon R7 250X.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 3375 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 250X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	35−40	10−12
ultra / 1080p	21−24	6−7
QHD / 1440p	16−18	1−2
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	60−65	24−27
medium / 1080p	40−45	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 227% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	55−60	18−20
ultra / 1080p	50−55	16−18
QHD / 1440p	35−40	2−3
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
low / 720p	100−110	40−45
medium / 1080p	60−65	20−22
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Battlefield 5 is 215% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	250−260	180−190
medium / 768p	220−230	150−160
ultra / 1080p	180−190	75−80
QHD / 1440p	110−120	45−50
4K / 2160p	70−75	30−33
high / 768p	210−220	110−120
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 75% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	−	30−35
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	120−130	95−100
medium / 768p	110−120	80−85
ultra / 1080p	100−110	50−55
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Dota 2 is 49% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	45−50	12−14
ultra / 1080p	40−45	12−14
QHD / 1440p	27−30	−
4K / 2160p	14−16	5−6
low / 720p	80−85	30−33
medium / 1080p	45−50	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Far Cry 5 is 213% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	60−65	20−22
ultra / 1080p	45−50	14−16
QHD / 1440p	27−30	−
4K / 2160p	27−30	−
low / 720p	180−190	80−85
medium / 1080p	110−120	40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Fortnite is 155% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	60−65	18−20
ultra / 1080p	45−50	16−18
QHD / 1440p	30−35	5−6
4K / 2160p	24−27	−
low / 720p	100−110	40−45
medium / 1080p	65−70	21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 200% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	140−150	70−75
medium / 768p	130−140	60−65
high / 1080p	70−75	21−24
ultra / 1080p	30−35	9−10
QHD / 1440p	21−24	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 134% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	24−27	7−8
ultra / 1080p	20−22	5−6
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	1−2
low / 720p	65−70	21−24
medium / 1080p	30−35	10−11
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Metro Exodus is 244% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	130−140	100−110
ultra / 1080p	−	95−100
medium / 1080p	120−130	100−110
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Minecraft is 23% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	−	20−22
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	100−110	45−50
medium / 1080p	18−20	21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	24−27	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	8−9
QHD / 1440p	10−12	0−1
4K / 2160p	7−8	−
low / 720p	65−70	21−24
medium / 1080p	35−40	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 157% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	130−140	40−45
medium / 768p	85−90	24−27
high / 1080p	45−50	14−16
ultra / 1080p	24−27	9−10
4K / 2160p	16−18	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 210% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	90−95	95−100
medium / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	27−30
high / 768p	60−65	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in World of Tanks is 17% more, than Radeon R7 250X.

Full Specs

	FirePro W8100	Radeon R7 250X
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Code name	Hawaii	Cape Verde
Type	Workstation	Desktop
Release date	23 June 2014	13 February 2014
Pipelines	2560	640
Core clock speed	824 MHz
Boost Clock		1000 MHz
Transistor count	6,200 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	131.8	38.00
Floating-point performance	4,219 gflops	1,216 gflops
Length	279 mm	210 mm
Memory bus width	512 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	5000 MHz	1625 MHz
Memory bandwidth	320 GB/s	96 GB/s
DirectX	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	6.3	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	2.0	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131
FreeSync		+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	466 Mh/s	152 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
Design		reference
CrossFire		+
DDMA audio		+
Form factor	full height / full length
StereoOutput3D	+
DisplayPort count	4
Dual-link DVI support	+
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FirePro W8100 vs Radeon R7 250X

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