FirePro W2100 vs Radeon Pro 555

VS

Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon Pro 555 with FirePro W2100, including specs and performance data.

Pro 555
2017
2 GB GDDR5, 75 Watt
8.15
+248%

Pro 555 outperforms W2100 by a whopping 248% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking513848
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency7.456.17
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (2016−2020)GCN 1.0 (2011−2020)
GPU code namePolaris 21Oland
Market segmentMobile workstationWorkstation
Release date5 June 2017 (7 years ago)12 August 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores768320
Core clock speed850 MHz630 MHz
Boost clock speedno data680 MHz
Number of transistors3,000 million950 million
Manufacturing process technology14 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt26 Watt
Texture fill rate40.8013.60
Floating-point processing power1.306 TFLOPS0.4352 TFLOPS
ROPs168
TMUs4820

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
Bus supportno dataPCIe 3.0
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x8
Widthno data1-slot
Form factorno datalow profile / half length
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5DDR3
Maximum RAM amount2 GB2 GB
Memory bus width128 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed1275 MHz900 MHz
Memory bandwidth81.6 GB/s28.8 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputs2x DisplayPort
DisplayPort countno data2
Dual-link DVI support-+

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

AppAcceleration-+
FreeSync+-

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_0)12 (11_1)
Shader Model6.45.1
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL2.01.2
Vulkan1.2.1311.2.131

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Pro 555 8.15
+248%
FirePro W2100 2.34

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

Pro 555 3140
+248%
FirePro W2100 903

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

Pro 555 3721
+243%
FirePro W2100 1085

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

Pro 555 22624
+191%
FirePro W2100 7771

GeekBench 5 OpenCL

Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses OpenCL API by Khronos Group.

Pro 555 11375
+206%
FirePro W2100 3723

GeekBench 5 Vulkan

Geekbench 5 is a widespread graphics card benchmark combined from 11 different test scenarios. All these scenarios rely on direct usage of GPU's processing power, no 3D rendering is involved. This variation uses Vulkan API by AMD & Khronos Group.

Pro 555 11961
+166%
FirePro W2100 4490

Unigine Heaven 3.0

This is an old DirectX 11 benchmark using Unigine, a 3D game engine by eponymous Russian company. It displays a fantasy medieval town sprawling over several flying islands. Version 3.0 was released in 2012, and in 2013 it was superseded by Heaven 4.0, which introduced several slight improvements, including a newer version of Unigine.

Pro 555 42
+181%
FirePro W2100 15

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD34
+183%
12
−183%
4K12
+500%
2
−500%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 12−14
+160%
5−6
−160%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 20
+150%
8−9
−150%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 10−12
+267%
3−4
−267%
Battlefield 5 32
+967%
3−4
−967%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 16−18
+183%
6−7
−183%
Cyberpunk 2077 12−14
+160%
5−6
−160%
Far Cry 5 26
+550%
4−5
−550%
Far Cry New Dawn 21−24
+283%
6−7
−283%
Forza Horizon 4 50−55
+391%
10−12
−391%
Hitman 3 16−18
+129%
7−8
−129%
Horizon Zero Dawn 45−50
+147%
18−20
−147%
Metro Exodus 24−27
+2300%
1−2
−2300%
Red Dead Redemption 2 21−24
+360%
5−6
−360%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 42
+282%
10−12
−282%
Watch Dogs: Legion 55−60
+54.1%
35−40
−54.1%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 26
+225%
8−9
−225%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 10−12
+267%
3−4
−267%
Battlefield 5 26
+767%
3−4
−767%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 16−18
+183%
6−7
−183%
Cyberpunk 2077 12−14
+160%
5−6
−160%
Far Cry 5 21
+425%
4−5
−425%
Far Cry New Dawn 21−24
+283%
6−7
−283%
Forza Horizon 4 50−55
+391%
10−12
−391%
Hitman 3 16−18
+129%
7−8
−129%
Horizon Zero Dawn 45−50
+147%
18−20
−147%
Metro Exodus 24−27
+2300%
1−2
−2300%
Red Dead Redemption 2 21−24
+360%
5−6
−360%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 27−30
+145%
10−12
−145%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 21−24
+76.9%
12−14
−76.9%
Watch Dogs: Legion 55−60
+54.1%
35−40
−54.1%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 20−22
+150%
8−9
−150%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 10−12
+267%
3−4
−267%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 16−18
+183%
6−7
−183%
Cyberpunk 2077 12−14
+160%
5−6
−160%
Far Cry 5 15
+275%
4−5
−275%
Forza Horizon 4 18
+63.6%
10−12
−63.6%
Hitman 3 16−18
+129%
7−8
−129%
Horizon Zero Dawn 45−50
+147%
18−20
−147%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 27−30
+145%
10−12
−145%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 14
+7.7%
12−14
−7.7%
Watch Dogs: Legion 55−60
+54.1%
35−40
−54.1%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 21−24
+360%
5−6
−360%

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 16−18
+300%
4−5
−300%
Far Cry New Dawn 12−14
+300%
3−4
−300%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 8−9
+300%
2−3
−300%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 8−9
+700%
1−2
−700%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Far Cry 5 9−10
+200%
3−4
−200%
Forza Horizon 4 30−35
+256%
9−10
−256%
Hitman 3 12−14
+71.4%
7−8
−71.4%
Horizon Zero Dawn 16−18
+183%
6−7
−183%
Metro Exodus 10−11
+400%
2−3
−400%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 8−9
+300%
2−3
−300%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 7−8
+600%
1−2
−600%
Watch Dogs: Legion 50−55
+300%
12−14
−300%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 14−16
+180%
5−6
−180%

4K
High Preset

Battlefield 5 7−8 0−1
Far Cry New Dawn 6−7
+500%
1−2
−500%
Hitman 3 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Horizon Zero Dawn 30−33
+275%
8−9
−275%
Metro Exodus 6−7
+500%
1−2
−500%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 5−6
+400%
1−2
−400%

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
+150%
2−3
−150%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2 0−1
Far Cry 5 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Forza Horizon 4 9−10
+350%
2−3
−350%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 4−5
+300%
1−2
−300%
Watch Dogs: Legion 3−4 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 8−9
+167%
3−4
−167%

This is how Pro 555 and FirePro W2100 compete in popular games:

  • Pro 555 is 183% faster in 1080p
  • Pro 555 is 500% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Metro Exodus, with 1080p resolution and the Medium Preset, the Pro 555 is 2300% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • Without exception, Pro 555 surpassed FirePro W2100 in all 56 of our tests.

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.15 2.34
Recency 5 June 2017 12 August 2014
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 26 Watt

Pro 555 has a 248.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

FirePro W2100, on the other hand, has 188.5% lower power consumption.

The Radeon Pro 555 is our recommended choice as it beats the FirePro W2100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Radeon Pro 555 is a mobile workstation card while FirePro W2100 is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite graphics card.


AMD Radeon Pro 555
Radeon Pro 555
AMD FirePro W2100
FirePro W2100

Comparisons with similar GPUs

We selected several comparisons of graphics cards with performance close to those reviewed, providing you with more options to consider.

Community ratings

Here you can see the user ratings of the compared graphics cards, as well as rate them yourself.


3.7 88 votes

Rate Radeon Pro 555 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.7 94 votes

Rate FirePro W2100 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about this comparison, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.