FirePro W8100 vs Radeon 550X

When comparing FirePro W8100 and Radeon 550X, 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 W8100 and Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W8100
Radeon 550X

Main Specs

  FirePro W8100 Radeon 550X
Power consumption (TDP) 220 Watt 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
 
  • FirePro W8100 has 340% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
  • FirePro W8100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FirePro W8100 has 6 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W8100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 258 MHz higher, than FirePro W8100.
  • FirePro W8100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W8100 is 134 mm longer, than Radeon 550X.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 2000 MHz higher, than FirePro W8100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 7−8
ultra / 1080p 21−24 4−5
QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 16−18
medium / 1080p 40−45 9−10
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 355% more, than Radeon 550X.

Full Specs

  FirePro W8100 Radeon 550X
Architecture GCN 2.0 GCN 4.0
Code name Hawaii Lexa
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 23 June 2014 27 March 2019
Pipelines 2560 512
Core clock speed 824 MHz 1082 MHz
Boost Clock 1218 MHz
Transistor count 6,200 million 2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 131.8 38.98
Floating-point performance 4,219 gflops
Length 279 mm 145 mm
Memory bus width 512 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 320 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.3 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 466 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +