FirePro W8100 vs Radeon Sky 500
When comparing FirePro W8100 and Radeon Sky 500, 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 Sky 500 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W8100
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Radeon Sky 500
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Main Specs
FirePro W8100 | Radeon Sky 500 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 150 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI | 1x DisplayPort |
- FirePro W8100 has 46% more power consumption, than Radeon Sky 500.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- FirePro W8100 has 4 GB more memory, than Radeon Sky 500.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- FirePro W8100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Radeon Sky 500 - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon Sky 500 is 126 MHz higher, than FirePro W8100.
- FirePro W8100 and Radeon Sky 500 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- FirePro W8100 is 37 mm longer, than Radeon Sky 500.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 200 MHz higher, than Radeon Sky 500.
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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
FirePro W8100 and Radeon Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500. | ||
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 Sky 500 have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 130−140 |
medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
FirePro W8100 and Radeon Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500 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 Sky 500 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks. |
Full Specs
FirePro W8100 | Radeon Sky 500 | |
Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
Code name | Hawaii | Pitcairn |
Type | Workstation | Desktop |
Release date | 23 June 2014 | 27 March 2013 |
Pipelines | 2560 | 1280 |
Core clock speed | 824 MHz | 950 MHz |
Transistor count | 6,200 million | 2,800 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 131.8 | 76.00 |
Floating-point performance | 4,219 gflops | 2,432 gflops |
Length | 279 mm | 242 mm |
Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 4800 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 154 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_1) |
Shader Model | 6.3 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 466 Mh/s | |
Form factor | full height / full length | full height / full length |
StereoOutput3D | + | |
DisplayPort count | 4 | 1 |
Dual-link DVI support | + | + |