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    FirePro M5100 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book

    When comparing FirePro M5100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 M5100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    FirePro M5100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: FirePro M5100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 FirePro M5100 or Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:

    FirePro M5100 Laptops
    Maxwell GPU Surface Book Laptops

    Main Specs

      FirePro M5100 Maxwell GPU Surface Book
    Interface MXM-A (3.0)
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • FirePro M5100 has 1 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
    • FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - in Laptops.
    • FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 229 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
    • FirePro M5100 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 512 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−11 8−9
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
    low / 720p 21−24 20−22
    medium / 1080p 12−14 10−12
    The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 18% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.

    Full Specs

      FirePro M5100 Maxwell GPU Surface Book
    Architecture GCN Maxwell
    Code name Venus Surface Book
    Type Mobile workstation Laptop
    Release date 1 October 2013 1 October 2015
    Pipelines 640 384
    Core clock speed 725 MHz 954 MHz
    Boost Clock 775 MHz 993 MHz
    Transistor count 1,500 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 31.00
    Floating-point performance 992.0 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_1) DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
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