AMD FirePro W2100 vs Intel UHD Graphics 710 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD FirePro W2100 leads with an average benchmark score of 4295, while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 trails at 3792. That is a gap of roughly 500 points, or about 13% in favor of the AMD part.

Q: How do the two cards compare in the Geekbench OpenCL test?

A: The FirePro W2100 scores 4093 in OpenCL, which is 17.1% higher than the UHD Graphics 710's 3496. The AMD card wins this test outright.

Q: What about Vulkan performance?

A: The FirePro W2100 also wins Vulkan, scoring 4497 versus 4088 for the Intel UHD Graphics 710. The delta is a 10% advantage for the AMD card.

Q: Which GPU has a higher pixel fill rate?

A: The Intel UHD Graphics 710 has a significantly higher pixel rate of 10.40 GPixel/s, compared to the FirePro W2100's 5.440 GPixel/s. The Intel part nearly doubles the AMD card in this specific metric.

Q: How do their shading unit counts compare?

A: The AMD FirePro W2100 has 320 shading units, while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 has only 128. Despite the Intel part having fewer shading units, its higher boost clock helps close the gap in some tests.

Q: What are the release dates and process nodes?

A: The FirePro W2100 was released in August 2014 on a 28 nm TSMC process. The UHD Graphics 710 launched in January 2022 on Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel part is nearly eight years newer.

Architecture Differences

The AMD FirePro W2100 is built on the GCN 1.0 architecture, using the Oland chip. It is manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC, with 950 million transistors packed into a 77 mm² die. The transistor density is 12.3 million per square millimeter. This is a discrete, single-slot card with its own 2 GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus.

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Alder Lake chip and Generation 12.2 architecture. It uses Intel's 10 nm process, though the database does not list transistor count or die size. Its memory is system shared, with bandwidth described as system dependent. The bus interface is a Ring Bus, which is typical for integrated graphics.

The FirePro W2100 has a base clock of 630 MHz and a boost clock of 680 MHz. Its memory runs at 900 MHz, with 1800 Mbps effective. The Intel part has a base clock of 300 MHz and a much higher boost of 1300 MHz. Memory speed is not specified beyond being system shared.

In terms of compute resources, the AMD card has 320 shading units, 20 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 has 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, and 8 ROPs. The AMD card has more than double the shading units and TMUs, but the Intel part matches the ROP count.

The FirePro W2100 supports DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. The UHD Graphics 710 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Intel part has a newer DirectX feature level and a newer Vulkan version.

The AMD card has a TDP of 26 W and requires a suggested PSU of 200 W. It uses no power connectors. The Intel IGP has a TDP of 15 W, and no PSU or connector data is listed. The FirePro has 2x DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, while the Intel part's display outputs are motherboard dependent.

The Verdict

The data is clear: the AMD FirePro W2100 is the faster GPU in both recorded benchmark tests. It wins Geekbench OpenCL by 17.1% and Vulkan by 10%. Its average benchmark score of 4295 places it in the 25th percentile of all GPUs, while the Intel UHD Graphics 710 sits at the 22nd percentile with an average of 3792.

For users prioritizing raw GPU compute performance, the FirePro W2100 is the choice. Its dedicated memory and higher shading unit count give it a consistent edge. The Intel UHD Graphics 710, however, is an integrated solution with a much lower TDP of 15 W versus 26 W. It is suited for systems where power efficiency and simplicity matter more than peak performance.

The FirePro W2100 is end-of-life and was released in 2014. The UHD Graphics 710 is also end-of-life, released in 2022. Both are legacy products now. The Intel part benefits from a newer architecture and a higher boost clock, but the benchmark results show it still cannot match the older AMD card in raw compute workloads.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in almost every core specification. The FirePro W2100 uses a discrete design with 2 GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 28.80 GB/s of bandwidth. The UHD Graphics 710 uses system shared memory with no dedicated VRAM, and its bandwidth is system dependent.

The AMD card has 320 shading units, 20 TMUs, and 8 ROPs. The Intel part has 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, and 8 ROPs. The FirePro has a base clock of 630 MHz and a boost of 680 MHz. The UHD Graphics 710 has a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 1300 MHz.

Pixel rates differ significantly: the Intel part achieves 10.40 GPixel/s versus 5.440 GPixel/s for AMD. Texture rates are closer: AMD has 13.60 GTexel/s, Intel has 10.40 GTexel/s. FP32 performance favors AMD at 435.2 GFLOPS versus 332.8 GFLOPS for Intel. The Intel part supports FP16 at 665.6 GFLOPS (2:1), while the AMD card has no listed FP16 capability.

Process node and foundry differ: AMD uses 28 nm at TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm at Intel. The FirePro has a 168 mm length and 69 mm height, while the Intel IGP has no dimensions listed. The AMD card is single-slot with no power connectors and a 200 W suggested PSU. The Intel IGP has no slot width, power connectors, or suggested PSU data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the AMD FirePro W2100 scores 4093 against 3496 for the Intel UHD Graphics 710. That is a 17.1% advantage for the AMD card. This is the largest single-test win in the head-to-head comparison.

In the Geekbench Vulkan test, the AMD card again wins, scoring 4497 versus 4088. The delta is 10% in favor of the FirePro W2100. The AMD card wins both recorded benchmarks, giving it 2 wins and 0 losses in the head-to-head.

The average benchmark score reflects the same trend: 4295 for AMD versus 3792 for Intel. The nearest rivals for the FirePro W2100 include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M (4282, within 0.3%) and the AMD Radeon Vega 3 (4268, within 0.6%). For the Intel part, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 (3823, within 0.8%) and the NVIDIA GeForce MX110 (3834, within 1.1%).

The data shows the FirePro W2100 sits just below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GDDR6 in average score (4335, a 0.9% gap), which is an interesting data point given the massive generation gap. The Intel UHD Graphics 710 sits close to the NVIDIA Quadro 3000M (3718, 2% lower) and the GT 635M (3740, 1.4% lower).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD FirePro W2100 wins in raw compute benchmarks. Its OpenCL score of 4093 and Vulkan score of 4497 are both superior to the Intel part. The FP32 performance of 435.2 GFLOPS is also higher. The texture rate of 13.60 GTexel/s beats the Intel's 10.40 GTexel/s, and the shading unit count of 320 versus 128 suggests better shader-bound workload performance.

The Intel UHD Graphics 710 wins in pixel fill rate, achieving 10.40 GPixel/s versus 5.440 GPixel/s for the AMD card. This is a notable advantage for tasks that are fill-rate limited, such as certain 2D rendering or simple 3D scenes. The Intel part also has a significantly higher boost clock at 1300 MHz versus 680 MHz, which can help in lightly threaded or clock-sensitive workloads.

The Intel part is more power efficient at 15 W TDP versus 26 W for AMD. It also supports a newer DirectX version (12_1 versus 11_1) and a newer Vulkan version (1.4 versus 1.2.170). The Intel IGP has FP16 support at 665.6 GFLOPS, which the AMD card lacks entirely.

For users with discrete GPU slots and a need for compute performance, the FirePro W2100 is the clear winner. For integrated systems where power draw and modern API support matter, the UHD Graphics 710 has its place. The benchmark data, however, consistently favors the AMD card in every recorded test.