FirePro W5100 vs Radeon Pro WX 4170

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2016Core: 1125 MHzBoost: 1201 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W5100

2,987

+4.1%

2,870

0.0%

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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the FirePro W5100 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 Radeon Pro WX 4170

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#152

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2058%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

100%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

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 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX 4170.

Insight	FirePro W5100	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 $120), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 149.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W5100	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+149.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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 Pro WX 4170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5100 and Radeon Pro WX 4170

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 WX 4170

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon Pro WX 4170
G3D Mark Score	2,987+4%	2,870
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	1024+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS	2.46 TFLOPS+72%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48	64+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB	256 KB+33%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon Pro WX 4170
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W5100) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon Pro WX 4170
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5100) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon Pro WX 4170
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2.170	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5100) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5100) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon Pro WX 4170
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	59.7+4%	57.4

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W5100 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 launched at $400 and now averages $120. The FirePro W5100 costs 58.3% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.7 (FirePro W5100) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the FirePro W5100 offers 149.8% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).