FirePro W7100 vs GeForce GTX 850A

When comparing FirePro W7100 and GeForce GTX 850A, 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 W7100 and GeForce GTX 850A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W7100
GeForce GTX 850A

Main Specs

  FirePro W7100 GeForce GTX 850A
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • FirePro W7100 has 788% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W7100 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W7100 is build with GCN 3.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 850A - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W7100 is 18 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.
  • FirePro W7100 and GeForce GTX 850A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W7100 is 3200 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 1−2
ultra / 1080p 21−24 0−1
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 12−14
medium / 1080p 40−45 3−4
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 683% more, than GeForce GTX 850A.

Full Specs

  FirePro W7100 GeForce GTX 850A
Architecture GCN 3.0 Maxwell
Code name Tonga GM107
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 12 August 2014 17 March 2014
Pipelines 1792 640
Core clock speed 920 MHz 902 MHz
Boost Clock 936 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 103.0 37.44
Floating-point performance 3,297 gflops 1,198 gflops
Length 241 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 28.8 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 362 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +