FirePro W5100 vs Radeon R9 360

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Radeon R9 360

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro W5100

2,987

0.0%

3,032

+1.5%

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 R9 360 is on rank 179, 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 R9 360

#169

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

354%

#171

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

321%

#172

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

320%

#176

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

291%

#177

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

289%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

100%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

100%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

99%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 360
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 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 $55), it costs 9% less, resulting in a 8.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro W5100	Radeon R9 360
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+8.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)

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 R9 360 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5100 and Radeon R9 360

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 360

The Radeon R9 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,032 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5100 scores 2,987 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5100 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Radeon R9 360 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro W5100) vs 512 (Radeon R9 360). Raw compute: 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360).

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon R9 360
G3D Mark Score	2,987	3,032+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.428 TFLOPS+51%	0.9472 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon R9 360
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 R9 360 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.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon R9 360
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W5100) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 360). Vulkan: 1.2.170 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon R9 360
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2.170	1.2
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 2.0 (Radeon R9 360). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360).

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon R9 360
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5100 draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5100) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	FirePro W5100	Radeon R9 360
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	165mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	59.7	101.1+69%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro W5100 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 and now averages $55. The FirePro W5100 costs 9.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.7 (FirePro W5100) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the FirePro W5100 offers 8.3% better value. The Radeon R9 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).