FirePro M5100 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE.
| Insight | FirePro M5100 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro M5100 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
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 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,872 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE reaches 1,872 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,874 | 1,872 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS | 1.843 TFLOPS+86% |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1200 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The FirePro M5100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 82mm | — |
| Height | 70mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.5 | 124.8+898% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $99 and now averages $60. The FirePro M5100 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.5 (FirePro M5100) vs 31.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) — the FirePro M5100 offers 100.3% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-50% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.5+100% | 31.2 |
| Codename | Venus | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | October 16 2013 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #701 | #721 |
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