FirePro M5100 vs GeForce 940M

When comparing FirePro M5100 and GeForce 940M, 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 M5100 and GeForce 940M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M5100 and GeForce 940M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro M5100 and GeForce 940M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 FirePro M5100 or GeForce 940M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M5100 GeForce 940M
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x8
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce 940M uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce 940M has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce 940M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce 940M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 940M is 347 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 and GeForce 940M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro M5100 is 2500 MHz higher, than GeForce 940M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 2−3
ultra / 1080p 6−7 1−2
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 12−14
medium / 1080p 12−14 4−5
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 160% more, than GeForce 940M.

Full Specs

  FirePro M5100 GeForce 940M
Architecture GCN Maxwell
Code name Venus N16S-GT-S/B
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 1 October 2013 12 March 2015
Pipelines 640 384
Core clock speed 725 MHz 1072 MHz
Boost Clock 775 MHz 1176 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 31.00 28.22
Floating-point performance 992.0 gflops 903.2 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s 101 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized medium sized
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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