FirePro W5100 vs Radeon R9 260
FirePro W5100
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% 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 R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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 Radeon R9 260 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 260 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 27.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro W5100 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 R9 260
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 R9 260
The Radeon R9 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,048 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 and the Radeon R9 260 reaches 3,048 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon R9 260 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 260). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 260).
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,987 | 3,048+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.428 TFLOPS | 4.849 TFLOPS+240% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 48 | 160+233% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 640 KB+233% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 260 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: 0.25 MB (FirePro W5100) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 260) — the Radeon R9 260 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 260's 275W — a 138.5% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 450W (Radeon R9 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-82% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 173mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.7+438% | 11.1 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5100 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 260 launched at $139 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 260 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.7 (FirePro W5100) vs 76.2 (Radeon R9 260) — the Radeon R9 260 offers 27.6% better value. The FirePro W5100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro W5100 | Radeon R9 260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $139-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.7 | 76.2+28% |
| Codename | Bonaire | Hawaii |
| Release | March 31 2014 | November 5 2013 |
| Ranking | #582 | #316 |
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