FirePro W4100 vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing FirePro W4100 and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 R7 M270DX is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W4100 Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 IGP
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB
Display Connectors 4x mini-DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro W4100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W4100 is build with GCN architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 270 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 and Radeon R7 M270DX are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 2−3
ultra / 1080p 4−5 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 12−14
medium / 1080p 8−9 3−4
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

  FirePro W4100 Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture GCN GCN 3.0
Code name Cape Verde Topaz
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 2 October 2015 11 June 2014
Pipelines 512 384
Core clock speed 630 MHz 900 MHz
Boost Clock 940 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 20.16 22.56
Floating-point performance 645.1 gflops
Length 171 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s
Form factor low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support +
AppAcceleration +
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