FirePro M5100 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 2100

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RTX A4500

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99%

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RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

99%

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RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

96%

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RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

94%

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

100%

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CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

100%

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Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

98%

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Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

97%

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FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

91%

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Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

88%

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Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 2100.

Insight	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $45), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+50.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro M5100 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5100 and Radeon Pro WX 2100

FirePro M5100

The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.

Radeon Pro WX 2100

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,871 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the Radeon Pro WX 2100 reaches 1,871 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1219 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 2100
G3D Mark Score	1,874	1,871
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	1.248 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1219 MHz+57%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB+25%	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 2100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 2100
DirectX	12 (FL11_1)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	3+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 2100).

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX 2100's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 82mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 2100
TDP	150W	35W-77%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	82mm	168mm
Height	70mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	12.5	53.5+328%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M5100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $45. The FirePro M5100 costs 33.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.5 (FirePro M5100) vs 41.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the FirePro M5100 offers 50.2% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).