FirePro M5100 vs Radeon Vega 11

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M5100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 11.

Insight	FirePro M5100	Radeon Vega 11
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Radeon Vega 11, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 34.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M5100	Radeon Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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 Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5100 and Radeon Vega 11

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 Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the Radeon Vega 11 reaches 1,861 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 Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	1,874	1,861
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	704+10%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+78%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1251 MHz+61%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40	44+10%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Vega 11
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)

The FirePro M5100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 11 has 0 MB. The FirePro M5100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Vega 11
TDP	150W	35W-77%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	82mm	—
Height	70mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	12.5	53.2+326%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M5100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The FirePro M5100 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.5 (FirePro M5100) vs 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) — the FirePro M5100 offers 34.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).