FirePro W5100 vs Radeon Pro WX 5100

When comparing FirePro W5100 and Radeon Pro WX 5100, 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 Pro WX 5100 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5100
Radeon Pro WX 5100

Main Specs

  FirePro W5100 Radeon Pro WX 5100
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort 4x DisplayPort
 
  • Radeon Pro WX 5100 has 50% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Pro WX 5100 has 4 GB more memory, than FirePro W5100.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon Pro WX 5100 - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 217 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro WX 5100.
  • FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro WX 5100 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon Pro WX 5100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 35−40
ultra / 1080p 9−10 21−24
QHD / 1440p 4−5 16−18
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 30−35 60−65
medium / 1080p 18−20 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro WX 5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5100 Radeon Pro WX 5100
Architecture GCN 2.0 GCN 4.0
Code name Bonaire Ellesmere
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 31 March 2014 18 November 2016
Pipelines 768 1792
Core clock speed 930 MHz 713 MHz
Boost Clock 1086 MHz
Transistor count 2,080 million 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 44.64 121.6
Floating-point performance 1,428 gflops 3,892 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 160.0 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) 163 Mh/s 250 Mh/s
Form factor full height / half length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +