FirePro W4100 vs Radeon Pro 555X

When comparing FirePro W4100 and Radeon Pro 555X, 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 W4100 and Radeon Pro 555X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon Pro 555X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon Pro 555X 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 Pro 555X here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W4100 Radeon Pro 555X
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 4x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Radeon Pro 555X has 50% more power consumption, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon Pro 555X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • FirePro W4100 and Radeon Pro 555X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • FirePro W4100 is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro 555X - in Mobile workstations.
  • FirePro W4100 is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon Pro 555X - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 555X is 225 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 555X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 555X is 1080 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 16−18
ultra / 1080p 4−5 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 16−18 30−35
medium / 1080p 8−9 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 122% more, than FirePro W4100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W4100 Radeon Pro 555X
Architecture GCN Polaris
Code name Cape Verde Polaris 21
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 2 October 2015 5 June 2017
Pipelines 512 768
Core clock speed 630 MHz 855 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 20.16 43.54
Floating-point performance 645.1 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5080 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 81.6 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
FreeSync +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support +
AppAcceleration +
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