FirePro W5100 vs Radeon Pro 555X
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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 555X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 555X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W5100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 555X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 95% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1988.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W5100 | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1988.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049) |
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 Radeon Pro 555X
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 Pro 555X
The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 and the Radeon Pro 555X reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 555X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555X). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X).
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,987 | 3,000 |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.428 TFLOPS+3% | 1.393 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 48 | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W5100 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 555X 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: 0.25 MB (FirePro W5100) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) — the Radeon Pro 555X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro 555X's 75W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.7+49% | 40.0 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5100 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 and now averages $1049. The FirePro W5100 costs 95.2% less ($999 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.7 (FirePro W5100) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) — the FirePro W5100 offers 1958.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon Pro 555X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-95% | $1049 |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.7+1959% | 2.9 |
| Codename | Bonaire | Polaris 21 |
| Release | March 31 2014 | July 16 2018 |
| Ranking | #582 | #564 |
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