FirePro R5000 vs Radeon Pro 580X

When comparing FirePro R5000 and Radeon Pro 580X, 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 R5000 and Radeon Pro 580X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro R5000 Radeon Pro 580X
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 2x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro R5000 has 133% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 580X.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Pro 580X has 6 GB more memory, than FirePro R5000.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro R5000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 275 MHz higher, than FirePro R5000.
  • FirePro R5000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 3580 MHz higher, than FirePro R5000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 35−40
ultra / 1080p 8−9 24−27
QHD / 1440p 2−3 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 27−30 60−65
medium / 1080p 16−18 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 192% more, than FirePro R5000.

Full Specs

  FirePro R5000 Radeon Pro 580X
Architecture GCN 1.0 GCN 4.0
Code name Pitcairn Polaris 20
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 25 February 2013 18 March 2019
Pipelines 768 2304
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 39.60 172.8
Floating-point performance 1,267 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3200 MHz 6780 MHz
Memory bandwidth 102.4 GB/s 217.0 GB/s
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
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Form factor full height / full length
Dual-link DVI support +
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