Radeon Vega 11 vs FirePro M5100

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M5100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M5100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 11.

Insight	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M5100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Radeon Vega 11, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 34.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M5100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+34.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅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.

Radeon Vega 11 Benchmark Check

FirePro M5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 11 and FirePro M5100

Radeon Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 11 scores 1,861 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 Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the FirePro M5100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon Vega 11) vs 640 (FirePro M5100). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 775 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M5100
G3D Mark Score	1,861	1,874
Architecture	GCN 5.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	704+10%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS+78%	0.992 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1251 MHz+61%	775 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	44+10%	40

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M5100 has 2 GB. The FirePro M5100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M5100
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 11 draws 35W versus the FirePro M5100's 150W — a 124.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 11) vs 350W (FirePro M5100). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	FirePro M5100
TDP	35W-77%	150W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	82mm
Height	—	70mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	53.2+326%	12.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro M5100 launched at $0 and now averages $30. The FirePro M5100 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) vs 62.5 (FirePro M5100) — the FirePro M5100 offers 34.4% better value. The Radeon Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).