Radeon R7 260 vs FirePro W5100

Radeon R7 260

2013Boost: 1100 MHz

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R7 260

2,892

0.0%

2,987

+3.3%

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

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Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

95%

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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%

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 260.

Insight	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
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 $110), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 127.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+127.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110)	✅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 R7 260 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 260 and FirePro W5100

Radeon R7 260

The Radeon R7 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 17 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1100 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $109.

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 R7 260 scores 2,892 and the FirePro W5100 reaches 2,987 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 260 is built on GCN 2.0 while the FirePro W5100 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon R7 260) vs 768 (FirePro W5100). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100).

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5100
G3D Mark Score	2,892	2,987+3%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS+8%	1.428 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	48	48
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 260	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 R7 260 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5100 has 4 GB. The FirePro W5100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5100
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260) vs 12 (FirePro W5100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2.170. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5100
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2.170
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5100). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 260) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5100).

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5100
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 260 draws 95W versus the FirePro W5100's 50W — a 62.1% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon R7 260) vs 350W (FirePro W5100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5100
TDP	95W	50W-47%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	173mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	30.4	59.7+96%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 260 launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $110, while the FirePro W5100 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The FirePro W5100 costs 54.5% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.3 (Radeon R7 260) vs 59.7 (FirePro W5100) — the FirePro W5100 offers 127% better value. The FirePro W5100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).

Feature	Radeon R7 260	FirePro W5100
MSRP	$109-73%	$399
Avg Price (30d)	$110	$50-55%
Performance per Dollar	26.3	59.7+127%
Codename	Bonaire	Bonaire
Release	December 17 2013	March 31 2014
Ranking	#591	#582