FirePro W5100 vs GeForce GTX 675MX

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

GeForce GTX 675MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W5100

2,987

+1.2%

2,951

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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 GeForce GTX 675MX is on rank 75, so the GeForce GTX 675MX 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 GeForce GTX 675MX

#65

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

221%

#67

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

200%

#68

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

200%

#72

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

181%

#73

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

180%

#75

GeForce GTX 675MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#78

Radeon HD 8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170

99%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

96%

#87

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

92%

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 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 675MX.

Insight	FirePro W5100	GeForce GTX 675MX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W5100 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

GeForce GTX 675MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5100 and GeForce GTX 675MX

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 675MX

The GeForce GTX 675MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,951 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 and the GeForce GTX 675MX reaches 2,951 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 675MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 675MX). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 1.256 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675MX).

Feature	FirePro W5100	GeForce GTX 675MX
G3D Mark Score	2,987+1%	2,951
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	960+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS+14%	1.256 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	48	80+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB+140%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5100	GeForce GTX 675MX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W5100) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 675MX) — the GeForce GTX 675MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W5100	GeForce GTX 675MX
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5100) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675MX). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W5100	GeForce GTX 675MX
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2.170	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5100) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 675MX). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675MX).

Feature	FirePro W5100	GeForce GTX 675MX
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 675MX's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 675MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro W5100	GeForce GTX 675MX
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	59.7+102%	29.5