FirePro M5100
VS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

FirePro M5100 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

FirePro M5100

2013Core: 725 MHzBoost: 775 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
111%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
110%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
110%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
110%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
109%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
109%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
107%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
105%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
104%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
104%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
104%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
103%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
102%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
101%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
101%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
100%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
99%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
98%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
98%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
96%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
95%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
94%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
93%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
92%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
92%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
91%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
91%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
90%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
89%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1585.1% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (12 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5100.

InsightFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1585.1%)
Leading raw performance (+1585.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $590 for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 16.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+16.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590)

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5100 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 1585.1%. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 2610 MHz.

FeatureFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score
1,874
31,578+1585%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
640
7680+1100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.992 TFLOPS
40.09 TFLOPS+3941%
Boost Clock
775 MHz
2610 MHz+237%
ROPs
16
80+400%
TMUs
40
240+500%
L1 Cache
0.16 MB
7.5 MB+4588%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
48 MB+19100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The FirePro M5100 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M5100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M5100) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
12 GB+500%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6X
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
48 MB+19100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX
12 (FL11_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

FeatureFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder
VCE 1.0
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
UVD 4.0
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 62.1% difference. The FirePro M5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 82mm vs 285mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP
150W-47%
285W
Recommended PSU
350W-50%
700W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
82mm
285mm
Height
70mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
12.5
110.8+786%
💰

Value Analysis

The FirePro M5100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The FirePro M5100 costs 94.9% less ($560 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.5 (FirePro M5100) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the FirePro M5100 offers 16.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro M5100GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP
$0-100%
$799
Avg Price (30d)
$30-95%
$590
Performance per Dollar
62.5+17%
53.5
Codename
Venus
AD104
Release
October 16 2013
January 3 2023
Ranking
#701
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