FirePro W4100 vs GeForce GTX 280M SLI
When choosing between FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
GeForce GTX 280M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 280M 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 GTX 280M SLI here:
Main Specs
FirePro W4100
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)
50 Watt
150 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
4x mini-DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 280M SLI has 200% more power consumption, than FirePro W4100.
FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
FirePro W4100 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - in Laptops.
FirePro W4100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - with G9x.
Core clock speed of FirePro W4100 is 45 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
FirePro W4100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 280M SLI - by 55 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W4100 is 3050 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
6−7
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
16−18
24−27
medium / 1080p
8−9
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p
12−14
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−11
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
12−14
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 66% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 280M SLI have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
130−140
180−190
medium / 768p
110−120
150−160
ultra / 1080p
50−55
80−85
QHD / 1440p
30−33
45−50
4K / 2160p
27−30
30−33
high / 768p
80−85
120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 40% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
18−20
30−35
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p
80−85
100−110
medium / 768p
60−65
80−85
ultra / 1080p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Dota 2 is 35% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p
8−9
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
4K / 2160p
3−4
5−6
low / 720p
18−20
30−35
medium / 1080p
9−10
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 77% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p
14−16
21−24
ultra / 1080p
10−11
16−18
low / 720p
60−65
85−90
medium / 1080p
21−24
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Fortnite is 55% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
10−12
16−18
QHD / 1440p
1−2
6−7
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
14−16
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 69% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p
50−55
70−75
medium / 768p
45−50
65−70
high / 1080p
12−14
21−24
ultra / 1080p
6−7
10−11
QHD / 1440p
0−1
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 48% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p
5−6
8−9
ultra / 1080p
3−4
6−7
4K / 2160p
0−1
2−3
low / 720p
12−14
21−24
medium / 1080p
6−7
10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Metro Exodus is 71% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p
95−100
100−110
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
95−100
medium / 1080p
90−95
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Minecraft is 13% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p
16−18
20−22
ultra / 1080p
14−16
16−18
low / 720p
30−35
45−50
medium / 1080p
18−20
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
9−10
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
21−24
medium / 1080p
10−12
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p
24−27
40−45
medium / 768p
16−18
27−30
high / 1080p
9−10
14−16
ultra / 1080p
6−7
9−10
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 53% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p
85−90
95−100
medium / 768p
45−50
55−60
ultra / 1080p
20−22
30−33
high / 768p
35−40
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280M SLI in World of Tanks is 20% more, than FirePro W4100.
Full Specs
FirePro W4100
GeForce GTX 280M SLI
Architecture
GCN
G9x
Code name
Cape Verde
N10E-GTX
Type
Workstation
Laptop
Release date
2 October 2015
2 March 2009
Pipelines
512
256
Core clock speed
630 MHz
585 MHz
Transistor count
1,500 million
1508 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
55 nm
Texture fill rate
20.16
Floating-point performance
645.1 gflops
Length
171 mm
Memory bus width
128 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
4000 MHz
950 MHz
Memory bandwidth
72 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
DirectX 10, Shader 4.0
Shader Model
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
+
Bus support
PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
79 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Form factor
low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support
+
AppAcceleration
+
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