FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 690

When comparing FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 690, 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 690 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 690
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 300 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None Two 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB (4 GB per GPU) GDDR5
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort 3x DVI, 1x mini-DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 690 has 500% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 690 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 690 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 15 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 690.
  • FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 690 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W5100 is 160 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 690.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 690 is 8 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 35−40
ultra / 1080p 9−10 21−24
QHD / 1440p 4−5 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 30−35 60−65
medium / 1080p 18−20 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 690 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 GeForce GTX 690
Architecture GCN 2.0 Kepler
Code name Bonaire GK104
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 31 March 2014 3 May 2012
Pipelines 768 1536
Core clock speed 930 MHz 915 MHz
Boost Clock 1019 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 234 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 2x 3,130 gflops
Length 171 mm 11.0" (27.9 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 512-bit (256-bit per GPU)
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 6008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 384 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.2
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA +
CUDA cores 3072
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDMI Yes (via dongle)
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
3D Vision Live +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s 156 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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