FirePro W5100 vs Radeon RX Vega M GL
When comparing FirePro W5100 and Radeon RX Vega M GL, 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 RX Vega M GL is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W5100
Radeon RX Vega M GL is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX Vega M GL 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 Vega M GL here:
Main Specs
| FirePro W5100 | Radeon RX Vega M GL | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | IGP |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- Radeon RX Vega M GL has 30% more power consumption, than FirePro W5100.
- FirePro W5100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX Vega M GL uses IGP interface.
- FirePro W5100 and Radeon RX Vega M GL have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- FirePro W5100 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - in Laptops.
- FirePro W5100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX Vega M GL is 1 MHz higher, than FirePro W5100.
- FirePro W5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega M GL - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W5100 is 4600 MHz higher, than Radeon RX Vega M GL.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 12% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Battlefield 5 is 17% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 210−220 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 180−190 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−105 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 140−150 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 7% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Dota 2 is 4% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Fortnite is 6% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Forza Horizon 4 is 18% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Grand Theft Auto V is 14% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Metro Exodus is 7% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Minecraft is 4% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 3% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 11% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 11% more, than FirePro W5100. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W5100 in World of Tanks is 3% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro W5100 | Radeon RX Vega M GL | |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Code name | Bonaire | Polaris 22 |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 31 March 2014 | 1 February 2018 |
| Pipelines | 768 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 930 MHz | 931 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1011 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,080 million | 5,000 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 44.64 | 80.88 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,428 gflops | 2,588 gflops |
| Length | 171 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 1024 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 6000 MHz | 1400 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 179.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| 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 | |
| Form factor | full height / half length | |
| StereoOutput3D | + | |
| DisplayPort count | 4 | |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | |
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