FirePro W5100 vs Radeon R7 250X

When comparing FirePro W5100 and Radeon R7 250X, 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 R7 250X 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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Main Specs

	FirePro W5100	Radeon R7 250X
Power consumption (TDP)	50 Watt	80 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	1 x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	4x DisplayPort	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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Radeon R7 250X has 60% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro W5100 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 250X.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R7 250X - with GCN 1.0.
FirePro W5100 and Radeon R7 250X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Radeon R7 250X is 39 mm longer, than FirePro W5100.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 4375 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 250X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	14−16	10−12
ultra / 1080p	9−10	6−7
QHD / 1440p	4−5	1−2
low / 720p	30−35	24−27
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 45% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	24−27	18−20
ultra / 1080p	21−24	16−18
QHD / 1440p	8−9	2−3
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	50−55	40−45
medium / 1080p	27−30	20−22
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Battlefield 5 is 35% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
FirePro W5100 and Radeon R7 250X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	210−220	180−190
medium / 768p	180−190	150−160
ultra / 1080p	100−105	75−80
QHD / 1440p	50−55	45−50
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
high / 768p	140−150	110−120
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 19% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	40−45	30−35
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	110−120	95−100
medium / 768p	95−100	80−85
ultra / 1080p	65−70	50−55
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Dota 2 is 20% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	18−20	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
4K / 2160p	6−7	5−6
low / 720p	40−45	30−33
medium / 1080p	20−22	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Far Cry 5 is 40% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	24−27	20−22
ultra / 1080p	20−22	14−16
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	100−110	80−85
medium / 1080p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Fortnite is 30% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	24−27	18−20
ultra / 1080p	20−22	16−18
QHD / 1440p	9−10	5−6
low / 720p	50−55	40−45
medium / 1080p	27−30	21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 28% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	85−90	70−75
medium / 768p	75−80	60−65
high / 1080p	30−35	21−24
ultra / 1080p	12−14	9−10
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 26% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	10−11	7−8
ultra / 1080p	8−9	5−6
4K / 2160p	2−3	1−2
low / 720p	30−33	21−24
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−11
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Metro Exodus is 44% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	110−120	100−110
ultra / 1080p	100−110	95−100
medium / 1080p	100−110	100−110
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Minecraft is 5% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	21−24	20−22
ultra / 1080p	18−20	16−18
low / 720p	55−60	45−50
medium / 1080p	24−27	21−24
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 14% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	21−24
medium / 1080p	16−18	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 21% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	55−60	40−45
medium / 768p	35−40	24−27
high / 1080p	18−20	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−12	9−10
4K / 2160p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than Radeon R7 250X.
low / 768p	100−110	95−100
medium / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	27−30
high / 768p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in World of Tanks is 12% more, than Radeon R7 250X.

Full Specs

	FirePro W5100	Radeon R7 250X
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Code name	Bonaire	Cape Verde
Type	Workstation	Desktop
Release date	31 March 2014	13 February 2014
Pipelines	768	640
Core clock speed	930 MHz
Boost Clock		1000 MHz
Transistor count	2,080 million	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	44.64	38.00
Floating-point performance	1,428 gflops	1,216 gflops
Length	171 mm	210 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	1625 MHz
Memory bandwidth	96 GB/s	96 GB/s
DirectX	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	6.3	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	2.0	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131
FreeSync		+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	163 Mh/s	152 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
Design		reference
CrossFire		+
DDMA audio		+
Form factor	full height / half length
StereoOutput3D	+
DisplayPort count	4
Dual-link DVI support	+
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FirePro W5100 vs Radeon R7 250X

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