FirePro M5100 vs RadeonT Vega 8

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.

FirePro M5100 vs RadeonT Vega 8 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro M5100 vs RadeonT Vega 8: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro M5100

2013

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 45W.

RadeonT Vega 8

2021

Why buy it

✅FirePro M5100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so RadeonT Vega 8 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 45W instead of 150W, a 105W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2021 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RadeonT Vega 8 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (1,894 vs 1,874), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

RadeonT Vega 8 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

RadeonT Vega 8 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro M5100 vs RadeonT Vega 8 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

RadeonT Vega 8

The RadeonT Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,894 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the RadeonT Vega 8 reaches 1,894 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the RadeonT Vega 8 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 448 (RadeonT Vega 8). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (RadeonT Vega 8). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1900 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M5100	RadeonT Vega 8
G3D Mark Score	1,874	1,894+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 5.1
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	640+43%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	1.702 TFLOPS+72%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1900 MHz+145%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+43%	28

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5100	RadeonT Vega 8
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT Vega 8 carries 0 MB. FirePro M5100 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro M5100 and 64-bit on the RadeonT Vega 8.

Feature	FirePro M5100	RadeonT Vega 8
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100) vs 12 (RadeonT Vega 8). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M5100	RadeonT Vega 8
DirectX	12 (FL11_1)	12
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 VCN 1.0 (RadeonT Vega 8). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT Vega 8).

Feature	FirePro M5100	RadeonT Vega 8
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.0	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the RadeonT Vega 8's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The RadeonT Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 1W (RadeonT Vega 8). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro M5100	RadeonT Vega 8
TDP	150W	45W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	82mm	—
Height	70mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	12.5	42.1+237%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M5100 came in at $0, while the RadeonT Vega 8 launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M5100) vs Infinity (RadeonT Vega 8) — the RadeonT Vega 8 offers NaN% better value. The newer card here is RadeonT Vega 8 (2021 vs 2013).

Feature	FirePro M5100	RadeonT Vega 8
MSRP	$0	$0
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	Infinity
Codename	Venus	Cezanne
Release	October 16 2013	April 13 2021
Ranking	#701	#601

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