
FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti

FirePro W5100
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro W5100 is positioned at rank #166 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5100
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W5100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 W5100 and GeForce GTX 560 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 560 Ti
The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti reaches 3,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,987 | 3,080+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.428 TFLOPS+13% | 1.263 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W5100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti has 2 GB. The FirePro W5100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W5100) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5100) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5100) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5100) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti's 160W — a 104.8% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 229mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-69% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 173mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.7+209% | 19.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5100 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.7 (FirePro W5100) vs 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 560 Ti offers 3.2% better value. The FirePro W5100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $249-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.7 | 61.6+3% |
| Codename | Bonaire | GF114 |
| Release | March 31 2014 | January 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #582 | #580 |
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