FirePro W5000 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q

When comparing FirePro W5000 and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q, 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 W5000 and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q 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 GTX 1080 Max Q here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W5000 GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5X
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q has 100% more power consumption, than FirePro W5000.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q has 6 GB more memory, than FirePro W5000.
  • FirePro W5000 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 276 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.
  • FirePro W5000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q - by 16 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 6800 MHz higher, than FirePro W5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 50−55
ultra / 1080p 9−10 35−40
QHD / 1440p 4−5 27−30
4K / 2160p 16−18
low / 720p 30−35 80−85
medium / 1080p 18−20 60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 225% more, than FirePro W5000.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5000 GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q
Architecture GCN 1.0 Pascal
Code name Pitcairn N17E-G3 Max-Q
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 7 August 2012 30 May 2017
Pipelines 768 2560
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1101 - 1290 MHz
Boost Clock 1278 - 1468 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 7,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 16 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 234.9
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops 7,516 gflops
Length 183 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 10000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 320.3 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 154 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / half length
DisplayPort count 2
Dual-link DVI support +
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