FirePro M5100 vs Radeon R7 450
FirePro M5100
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5100.
| Insight | FirePro M5100 | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 15.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M5100 | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5100 and Radeon R7 450
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 R7 450
The Radeon R7 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,887 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the Radeon R7 450 reaches 1,887 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 450 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 512 (Radeon R7 450). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 450).
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,874 | 1,887 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS+21% | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+25% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 450's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The Radeon R7 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 250W (Radeon R7 450). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 55W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 82mm | — |
| Height | 70mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.5 | 34.3+174% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 450 launched at $219 and now averages $35. The FirePro M5100 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.5 (FirePro M5100) vs 53.9 (Radeon R7 450) — the FirePro M5100 offers 16% better value. The Radeon R7 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon R7 450 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $219 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-14% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.5+16% | 53.9 |
| Codename | Venus | Cape Verde |
| Release | October 16 2013 | July 6 2016 |
| Ranking | #701 | #667 |
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