FirePro W5100 vs Radeon R9 290X

When comparing FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 290X, 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 R9 290X 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 R9 290X
Power consumption (TDP)	50 Watt	250 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	1 x 6-pin + 1 x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	4x DisplayPort	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R9 290X has 400% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 290X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon R9 290X - with GCN.
FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 290X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Radeon R9 290X is 104 mm longer, than FirePro W5100.
Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 4750 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 290X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	14−16	35−40
ultra / 1080p	9−10	24−27
QHD / 1440p	4−5	18−20
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	30−35	60−65
medium / 1080p	18−20	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 137% more, than FirePro W5100.
high / 1080p	24−27	60−65
ultra / 1080p	21−24	50−55
QHD / 1440p	8−9	35−40
4K / 2160p	5−6	18−20
low / 720p	50−55	110−120
medium / 1080p	27−30	65−70
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Battlefield 5 is 156% more, than FirePro W5100.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro W5100.
low / 768p	210−220	250−260
medium / 768p	180−190	220−230
ultra / 1080p	100−105	190−200
QHD / 1440p	50−55	110−120
4K / 2160p	30−33	70−75
high / 768p	140−150	210−220
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 47% more, than FirePro W5100.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	−
medium / 1080p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than FirePro W5100.
low / 768p	110−120	120−130
medium / 768p	95−100	110−120
ultra / 1080p	65−70	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Dota 2 is 23% more, than FirePro W5100.
high / 1080p	18−20	45−50
ultra / 1080p	16−18	45−50
QHD / 1440p	−	30−35
4K / 2160p	6−7	16−18
low / 720p	40−45	85−90
medium / 1080p	20−22	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Far Cry 5 is 138% more, than FirePro W5100.
high / 1080p	24−27	65−70
ultra / 1080p	20−22	50−55
QHD / 1440p	16−18	30−35
4K / 2160p	−	27−30
low / 720p	100−110	180−190
medium / 1080p	55−60	120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Fortnite is 104% more, than FirePro W5100.
high / 1080p	24−27	65−70
ultra / 1080p	20−22	45−50
QHD / 1440p	9−10	35−40
4K / 2160p	−	24−27
low / 720p	50−55	110−120
medium / 1080p	27−30	70−75
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Forza Horizon 4 is 151% more, than FirePro W5100.
low / 768p	85−90	140−150
medium / 768p	75−80	130−140
high / 1080p	30−35	75−80
ultra / 1080p	12−14	30−35
QHD / 1440p	3−4	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Grand Theft Auto V is 97% more, than FirePro W5100.
high / 1080p	10−11	27−30
ultra / 1080p	8−9	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	18−20
4K / 2160p	2−3	9−10
low / 720p	30−33	70−75
medium / 1080p	12−14	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Metro Exodus is 161% more, than FirePro W5100.
low / 768p	110−120	130−140
ultra / 1080p	100−110	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	120−130
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Minecraft is 18% more, than FirePro W5100.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	18−20	14−16
low / 720p	55−60	100−110
medium / 1080p	24−27	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than FirePro W5100.
high / 1080p	14−16	27−30
ultra / 1080p	10−11	18−20
QHD / 1440p	0−1	12−14
4K / 2160p	−	8−9
low / 720p	27−30	70−75
medium / 1080p	16−18	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 129% more, than FirePro W5100.
low / 768p	55−60	140−150
medium / 768p	35−40	90−95
high / 1080p	18−20	50−55
ultra / 1080p	10−12	27−30
4K / 2160p	8−9	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 157% more, than FirePro W5100.
low / 768p	100−110	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	35−40	55−60
high / 768p	50−55	−
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 290X in World of Tanks is 2% more, than FirePro W5100.

Full Specs

	FirePro W5100	Radeon R9 290X
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN
Code name	Bonaire	Hawaii XT
Type	Workstation	Desktop
Release date	31 March 2014	24 October 2013
Pipelines	768	2816
Core clock speed	930 MHz
Boost Clock		947 MHz
Transistor count	2,080 million	6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	44.64	176.0
Floating-point performance	1,428 gflops	5,632 gflops
Length	171 mm	275 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	512 Bit
Memory clock speed	6000 MHz	1250 MHz
Memory bandwidth	96 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	6.3	6.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	2.0	2.0
Vulkan	1.2.131	+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)		0.76 kh/s
FreeSync		+
Bus support	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	163 Mh/s	623 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
HD3D		+
TrueAudio		+
Design		reference
DisplayPort support		+
CrossFire		+
DDMA audio		+
Decred / DCR (Decred)		1.07 Gh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)		25.75 Mh/s
Zcash / ZEC (Equihash)		350 Sol/s
Form factor	full height / half length
StereoOutput3D	+
DisplayPort count	4
Dual-link DVI support	+
AppAcceleration		+
LiquidVR		+
TressFX		+
UVD		+
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FirePro W5100 vs Radeon R9 290X

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