FirePro W5100 vs GeForce 8800M GTX SLI

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce 8800M GTX SLI, 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 GeForce 8800M GTX SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 8800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 8800M GTX SLI 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 GeForce 8800M GTX SLI here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce 8800M GTX SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 130 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 512 MB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort
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  • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI has 160% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • GeForce 8800M GTX SLI has 508 GB more memory, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is used in Desktops, and GeForce 8800M GTX SLI - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce 8800M GTX SLI - with G9x.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 430 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce 8800M GTX SLI - by 65 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 5200 MHz higher, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 6−7
ultra / 1080p 9−10 4−5
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 30−35 16−18
medium / 1080p 18−20 7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 137% more, than GeForce 8800M GTX SLI.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce 8800M GTX SLI
Architecture GCN 2.0 G9x
Code name Bonaire NB8E-GTX
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 31 March 2014 19 November 2007
Pipelines 768 192
Core clock speed 930 MHz 500 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 65 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model 6.3
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan 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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