FirePro W5100 vs FirePro W5000

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

FirePro W5000

2012Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W5100

2,987

+0.7%

2,967

0.0%

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. The FirePro W5100 is positioned at rank 166 and the FirePro W5000 is on rank 216, so the FirePro W5100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5100

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

95%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

94%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

93%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

90%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

89%

#151

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1972%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

100%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

96%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

96%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

96%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

94%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

93%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

89%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

99%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

89%

#201

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2984%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

100%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

97%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

96%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

91%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W5000.

Insight	FirePro W5100	FirePro W5000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W5100	FirePro W5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($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 W5100 Benchmark Check

FirePro W5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5100 and FirePro W5000

FirePro W5100

The FirePro W5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 31 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,987 points.

FirePro W5000

The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 and the FirePro W5000 reaches 2,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the FirePro W5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 768 (FirePro W5000). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000).

Feature	FirePro W5100	FirePro W5000
G3D Mark Score	2,987	2,967
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS+13%	1.267 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	48
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5100	FirePro W5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W5100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5000 has 2 GB. The FirePro W5100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W5100) vs 512 KB (FirePro W5000) — the FirePro W5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W5100	FirePro W5000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5100) vs 12 (FirePro W5000). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.2.170. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 6.

Feature	FirePro W5100	FirePro W5000
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.2.170	1.2.170
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5100) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro W5000). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5100) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5000).

Feature	FirePro W5100	FirePro W5000
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the FirePro W5000's 75W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 350W (FirePro W5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 183mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro W5100	FirePro W5000
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	183mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	59.7+51%	39.6

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W5100 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro W5000 launched at $599 and now averages $40. The FirePro W5000 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.7 (FirePro W5100) vs 74.2 (FirePro W5000) — the FirePro W5000 offers 24.3% better value. The FirePro W5100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).