FirePro M5100
AMD
G3D Mark
1,874
AVG Price
$30
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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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Performance Per Dollar
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of FirePro M5100 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Venus), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.992 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 775 MHz from a base of 725 MHz.
| Specification | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,874 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Venus |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 640 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 40 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 775 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 725 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 31.00 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 1,500 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #701 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M5100 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 160 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (FL11_1), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (FL11_1) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 1.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | CrossFire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 1 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 4.0— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1.
| Specification | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 1 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 1.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 4.0 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5100 draws 150W under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 82mm long, 70mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 150W |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 82mm |
| Card Height | 70mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $0), the FirePro M5100 delivers 62 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #701 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $30 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #701 |
| Release Date | October 16 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
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