FirePro W5100 vs Radeon HD 6990

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Radeon HD 6990

2011Core: 830 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W5100

2,987

0.0%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

3,014

+0.9%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6990 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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	Radeon HD 6990
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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	Standard Size (310mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $498), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 887.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W5100	Radeon HD 6990
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+887.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($498)

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

Radeon HD 6990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5100 and Radeon HD 6990

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.

Radeon HD 6990

The Radeon HD 6990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,014 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 and the Radeon HD 6990 reaches 3,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6990 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6990). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6990).

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon HD 6990
G3D Mark Score	2,987	3,014
Architecture	GCN 2.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768	1536 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS	2.55 TFLOPS ×2+79%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	48	96 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB	384 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon HD 6990
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W5100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6990 has 2 GB. The FirePro W5100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W5100) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6990) — the Radeon HD 6990 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon HD 6990
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 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 11.2 (Radeon HD 6990). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 5.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon HD 6990
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.2.170	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	6+20%	5

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5100) vs None (Radeon HD 6990). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6990).

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon HD 6990
Encoder	VCE 2.0	None
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 3.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6990's 375W — a 152.9% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 750W (Radeon HD 6990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 310mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon HD 6990
TDP	50W-87%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	173mm	310mm
Height	111mm	115mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85
Perf/Watt	59.7+646%	8.0

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W5100 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 6990 launched at $699 and now averages $498. The FirePro W5100 costs 90% less ($448 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.7 (FirePro W5100) vs 6.1 (Radeon HD 6990) — the FirePro W5100 offers 878.7% better value. The FirePro W5100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).