Radeon Pro 555X vs FirePro W5100

Radeon Pro 555X

2018Core: 907 MHz

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro 555X

3,000

+0.4%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

2,987

0.0%

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 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	Radeon Pro 555X	FirePro W5100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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	Radeon Pro 555X	FirePro W5100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1988.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

Radeon Pro 555X Benchmark Check

FirePro W5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555X and FirePro W5100

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 555X scores 3,000 and the FirePro W5100 reaches 2,987 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555X is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W5100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 768 (FirePro W5100). Raw compute: 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100).

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	FirePro W5100
G3D Mark Score	3,000	2,987
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.393 TFLOPS	1.428 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48	48
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	FirePro W5100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 555X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5100 has 4 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: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro W5100) — the Radeon Pro 555X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	FirePro W5100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 555X draws 75W versus the FirePro W5100's 50W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 350W (FirePro W5100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Pro 555X	FirePro W5100
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	40.0	59.7+49%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1049, while the FirePro W5100 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The FirePro W5100 costs 95.2% less ($999 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 59.7 (FirePro W5100) — the FirePro W5100 offers 1958.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).