FirePro M5100 vs GeForce GT 755M

When comparing FirePro M5100 and GeForce GT 755M, 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 GT 755M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M5100 and GeForce GT 755M are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro M5100 and GeForce GT 755M 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 GT 755M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M5100 GeForce GT 755M
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
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 GT 755M uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GT 755M has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GT 755M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GT 755M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 755M is 255 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 and GeForce GT 755M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 755M is 900 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 7−8
ultra / 1080p 6−7 4−5
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 18−20
medium / 1080p 12−14 9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 30% more, than GeForce GT 755M.

Full Specs

  FirePro M5100 GeForce GT 755M
Architecture GCN Kepler
Code name Venus N14P-
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 1 October 2013 25 June 2013
Pipelines 640 384
Core clock speed 725 MHz 980 MHz
Boost Clock 775 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 31.00 31.36
Floating-point performance 992.0 gflops 752.6 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 5400 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 86.4 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 API
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s 27 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized medium sized
Standard memory configuration GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection +
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus +
Blu-Ray 3D Support +
3D Vision / 3DTV Play +
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