FirePro W5100 vs P106 090

When comparing FirePro W5100 and P106 090, 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 P106 090 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5100
P106 090

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 P106 090
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • P106 090 has 50% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W5100 has 1 GB more memory, than P106 090.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and P106 090 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of P106 090 is 424 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and P106 090 - by 16 nm process technology.
  • P106 090 is 79 mm longer, than FirePro W5100.
  • Memory clock speed of P106 090 is 2008 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 14−16
ultra / 1080p 9−10 9−10
QHD / 1440p 4−5 3−4
low / 720p 30−35 30−35
medium / 1080p 18−20 18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6% more, than P106 090.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 P106 090
Architecture GCN 2.0 Pascal
Code name Bonaire GP106
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 31 March 2014 31 July 2017
Pipelines 768 768
Core clock speed 930 MHz 1354 MHz
Boost Clock 1531 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 4,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 16 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 73.49
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 2,352 gflops
Length 171 mm 250 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 192 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 8008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 192.2 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.3 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 163 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +