FirePro W8100 vs Radeon RX 5600M
When comparing FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M, 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 W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W8100
Radeon RX 5600M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 5600M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon RX 5600M here:
Main Specs
| FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 5600M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 150 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI | No outputs |
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- FirePro W8100 has 46% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 5600M.
- FirePro W8100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 5600M uses PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.
- FirePro W8100 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 5600M.
- FirePro W8100 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 5600M - in Laptops.
- FirePro W8100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon RX 5600M - with Navi / RDNA.
- FirePro W8100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 5600M - by 7 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 5600M is 7000 MHz higher, than FirePro W8100.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Battlefield 5 is 1% more, than Radeon RX 5600M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 210−220 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Dota 2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Fortnite. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 65−70 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 2% more, than Radeon RX 5600M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 130−140 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Minecraft. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| FirePro W8100 and Radeon RX 5600M have the same average FPS in World of Tanks. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro W8100 | Radeon RX 5600M | |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Navi / RDNA |
| Code name | Hawaii | Navi 10 |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 23 June 2014 | 7 January 2020 |
| Pipelines | 2560 | 2304 |
| Core clock speed | 824 MHz | |
| Boost Clock | 1265 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 6,200 million | 10,300 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 131.8 | 182.2 |
| Floating-point performance | 4,219 gflops | |
| Length | 279 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 12000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 288.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2 |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 466 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Form factor | full height / full length | |
| StereoOutput3D | + | |
| DisplayPort count | 4 | |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | |
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