Radeon R7 450 vs FirePro M5100
Radeon R7 450
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 450 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5100.
| Insight | Radeon R7 450 | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro M5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 15.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 450 | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Radeon R7 450 and FirePro M5100
Radeon R7 450
The Radeon R7 450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,887 points.
FirePro M5100
The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 450 scores 1,887 and the FirePro M5100 reaches 1,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 450 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro M5100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 450) vs 640 (FirePro M5100). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 450) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100).
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,887 | 1,874 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+21% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 450 draws 55W versus the FirePro M5100's 150W — a 92.7% difference. The Radeon R7 450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon R7 450) vs 350W (FirePro M5100). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-63% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 82mm |
| Height | — | 70mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 34.3+174% | 12.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 450 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro M5100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The FirePro M5100 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon R7 450) vs 62.5 (FirePro M5100) — the FirePro M5100 offers 16% better value. The Radeon R7 450 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 450 | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $30-14% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.9 | 62.5+16% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Venus |
| Release | July 6 2016 | October 16 2013 |
| Ranking | #667 | #701 |
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