FirePro W5100 vs Radeon HD 6950M
When comparing FirePro W5100 and Radeon HD 6950M, 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 Radeon HD 6950M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5100
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Radeon HD 6950M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 6950M is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 Radeon HD 6950M here:
Main Specs
FirePro W5100 | Radeon HD 6950M | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 50 Watt.
- FirePro W5100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 6950M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- FirePro W5100 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6950M.
- FirePro W5100 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 6950M - in Laptops.
- FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon HD 6950M - with Terascale 2.
- Core clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 350 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6950M.
- FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6950M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 5100 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6950M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 72% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | − |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Battlefield 5 is 68% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
FirePro W5100 and Radeon HD 6950M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 210−220 | 150−160 |
medium / 768p | 180−190 | 120−130 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−105 | 65−70 |
QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 140−150 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 42% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Dota 2 is 43% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 30−33 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Fortnite is 57% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 68% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
low / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 75−80 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 52% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 30−33 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Metro Exodus is 85% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Minecraft is 14% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 40% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 41% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 62% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
high / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in World of Tanks is 23% more, than Radeon HD 6950M. |
Full Specs
FirePro W5100 | Radeon HD 6950M | |
Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Terascale 2 |
Code name | Bonaire | Blackcomb Pro |
Type | Workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 31 March 2014 | 6 January 2011 |
Pipelines | 768 | 960 |
Core clock speed | 930 MHz | 580 MHz |
Transistor count | 2,080 million | 1,700 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
Texture fill rate | 44.64 | 27.84 |
Floating-point performance | 1,428 gflops | 1,113.6 gflops |
Length | 171 mm | |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | 900 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 11.2 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 6.3 | 5.0 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 163 Mh/s | |
Laptop size | large | |
Form factor | full height / half length | |
StereoOutput3D | + | |
DisplayPort count | 4 | |
Dual-link DVI support | + | |
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