FirePro W4100 vs Radeon HD 8870M

When choosing between FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 8870M, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 8870M.

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Radeon HD 8870M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon HD 8870M 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 8870M here:

Radeon HD 8870M Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro W4100	Radeon HD 8870M
Power consumption (TDP)	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5, DDR3
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	4x mini-DisplayPort	No outputs
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Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 8870M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
FirePro W4100 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8870M - in Laptops.
FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 8870M are build with GCN architecture.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8870M is 95 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.
FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 8870M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8870M is 500 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	6−7	7−8
ultra / 1080p	4−5	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	18−20
medium / 1080p	8−9	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 11% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	27−30
medium / 1080p	12−14	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Battlefield 5 is 6% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 8870M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	130−140	140−150
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	50−55	55−60
QHD / 1440p	30−33	30−35
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
high / 768p	80−85	85−90
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 4% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	18−20	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p	80−85	85−90
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	30−35	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Dota 2 is 5% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p	8−9	9−10
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
4K / 2160p	3−4	4−5
low / 720p	18−20	21−24
medium / 1080p	9−10	10−11
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Far Cry 5 is 22% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−12
low / 720p	60−65	65−70
medium / 1080p	21−24	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Fortnite is 11% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−12	12−14
QHD / 1440p	1−2	2−3
low / 720p	24−27	27−30
medium / 1080p	14−16	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Forza Horizon 4 is 7% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p	50−55	55−60
medium / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	6−7	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Grand Theft Auto V is 6% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p	5−6	5−6
ultra / 1080p	3−4	3−4
4K / 2160p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	14−16
medium / 1080p	6−7	7−8
FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 8870M have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	95−100	95−100
high / 1080p	90−95	90−95
ultra / 1080p	80−85	80−85
medium / 1080p	90−95	95−100
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Minecraft is 1% more, than FirePro W4100.
high / 1080p	16−18	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	30−35	35−40
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 10% more, than FirePro W4100.
ultra / 1080p	7−8	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	14−16
medium / 1080p	10−12	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 10% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p	24−27	27−30
medium / 768p	16−18	18−20
high / 1080p	9−10	10−11
ultra / 1080p	6−7	7−8
4K / 2160p	6−7	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8870M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 7% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p	85−90	85−90
medium / 768p	45−50	45−50
ultra / 1080p	20−22	21−24
high / 768p	35−40	35−40
FirePro W4100 and Radeon HD 8870M have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.

Full Specs

	FirePro W4100	Radeon HD 8870M
Architecture	GCN	GCN
Code name	Cape Verde	Venus
Type	Workstation	Laptop
Release date	2 October 2015	18 December 2012
Pipelines	512	640
Core clock speed	630 MHz	725 MHz
Boost Clock		775 MHz
Transistor count	1,500 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	20.16	31.00
Floating-point performance	645.1 gflops	992.0 gflops
Length	171 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	4000 MHz	4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	72 GB/s	72 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.2.131
Bus support	PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	79 Mh/s	107 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Form factor	low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support	+
AppAcceleration	+
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FirePro W4100 vs Radeon HD 8870M

Radeon HD 8870M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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