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FirePro W5100 vs GRID K280Q

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FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz
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GRID K280Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
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FirePro W5100 vs GRID K280Q Performance Spectrum

FirePro W5100
4 GB 50
2,987
+5.2%
brand logoRadeon R7 M380
brand logoRadeon R9 350
brand logoRadeon HD 5970
brand logoRadeon HD 8770
brand logoRadeon RX 6500M
brand logoRadeon RX 6850M
brand logoRadeon RX 8050S
brand logoRadeon RX 6750 XT
GRID K280Q
2 GB 225
2,840
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 550 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 570M
brand logoGeForce GTX 745
brand logoGeForce GTX 650 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 980M
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070
brand logoRTX 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.

FirePro W5100 vs GRID K280Q: 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 W5100

2014

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $1,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 427.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 1.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 225W, a 175W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌17200% longer card at 173mm vs 1mm.

GRID K280Q

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 173mm, a 172mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    401.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.4 vs 7.5 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
  • ❌350% higher power demand at 225W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro W5100 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 5.2% in PassMark G3D (2,987 vs 2,840), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro W5100 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro W5100 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,601 cheaper on MSRP at $399 vs $2,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 427.2% (7.5 vs 1.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro W5100 vs GRID K280Q Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GRID K280Q

The GRID K280Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,840 points. Launch price was $1,875.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 versus the GRID K280Q's 2,840 — the FirePro W5100 leads by 5.2%. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the GRID K280Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 1,536 (GRID K280Q). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K280Q).

FeatureFirePro W5100GRID K280Q
G3D Mark Score
2,987+5%
2,840
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768
1536+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.428 TFLOPS
2.289 TFLOPS+60%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
48
128+167%
L1 Cache
192 KB+50%
128 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
512 KB+100%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W5100GRID K280Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W5100 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K280Q carries 2 GB. FirePro W5100 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 W5100 and 64-bit on the GRID K280Q. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W5100) vs 512 KB (GRID K280Q) — the GRID K280Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W5100GRID K280Q
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 11_0 (GRID K280Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.

FeatureFirePro W5100GRID K280Q
DirectX
12+9%
11_0
Max Displays
6
0
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the GRID K280Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 350W (GRID K280Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureFirePro W5100GRID K280Q
TDP
50W-78%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
1mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
—
Perf/Watt
59.7+374%
12.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro W5100 came in at $399, while the GRID K280Q launched at $2000. On MSRP, FirePro W5100 was 80% cheaper ($1601 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 7.5 (FirePro W5100) vs 1.4 (GRID K280Q) — the FirePro W5100 offers 435.7% better value. The newer card here is FirePro W5100 (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro W5100GRID K280Q
MSRP
$399-80%
$2000
Performance per Dollar
7.5+436%
1.4
Codename
Bonaire
GK104
Release
March 31 2014
June 28 2013
Ranking
#582
#595
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