FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 480M

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 480M, 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 GTX 480M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 480M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 480M 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 480M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 480M
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 480M has 100% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 480M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • FirePro W5100 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 480M.
  • FirePro W5100 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 480M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 480M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 80 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 4800 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 10−11
ultra / 1080p 9−10 6−7
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 30−35 21−24
medium / 1080p 18−20 12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 46% more, than GeForce GTX 480M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 480M
Architecture GCN 2.0 Fermi
Code name Bonaire N11E-GTX-A3
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 31 March 2014 25 May 2010
Pipelines 768 352
Core clock speed 930 MHz 850 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 18.7 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 598.4 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 API
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 2.0 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
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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