AMD FirePro M5100
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD FirePro M5100 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD FirePro M5100 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
FirePro M5100 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the FirePro M5100's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The FirePro M5100 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's FirePro M5100 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The FirePro M5100's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
FirePro M5100 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the FirePro M5100, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
FirePro M5100 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD FirePro M5100 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
GCN 1.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD FirePro M5100 is built on AMD's GCN 1.0 architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the FirePro M5100 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD FirePro M5100 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the FirePro M5100 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
FirePro M5100 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD FirePro M5100 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
AMD API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the AMD FirePro M5100. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
FirePro M5100 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the FirePro M5100 by AMD represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About AMD FirePro M5100
The AMD FirePro M5100 is an end-of-life mobile workstation GPU in AMD's FirePro Mobile (Mx100) generation. It uses the Venus chip on GCN 1.0, manufactured by TSMC on a 28 nm process with 1,500 million transistors in a 123 mm² die. The only benchmark score on record is Geekbench OpenCL: 6837, which places the M5100 at the 38th percentile of all GPUs. That single score defines the product's position against its four nearest rivals.
Benchmark Performance
The M5100's compute configuration consists of 640 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. Its base clock is 725 MHz, with a boost clock of 775 MHz. Memory runs at 1125 MHz, or 4.5 Gbps effective, across a 128-bit bus, giving 2 GB of GDDR5 a bandwidth of 72.00 GB/s. In raw throughput, the data lists 992.0 GFLOPS FP32, a pixel rate of 12.40 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 31.00 GTexel/s.
The OpenCL score of 6837 places the M5100 in a tight cluster of rivals. It is 1.9% below the Intel UHD Graphics 750 average of 6966. It is 2.1% above the AMD Radeon R7 M370 average of 6697. It is 2.1% below the AMD Radeon R5 M240 average of 6984, and 2.8% below the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE average of 7032. Every nearest rival is within a few percent, so the M5100 is not dramatically outgunned in OpenCL compute. The FP32 figure of 992.0 GFLOPS is the headline compute metric; there is no FP16 figure in the available specifications, so half-precision performance cannot be assessed from this data.
Power and Cooling
The available specifications do not list a TDP value, a suggested PSU, or power connector requirements. The M5100 is an MXM Module using an MXM-A (3.0) bus interface, so it is not a desktop card with standard PCIe power wiring. Power delivery and cooling are tied to the host portable device rather than an external PSU. Display output is listed as Portable Device Dependent, which reinforces that system integration is handled by the laptop or mobile workstation. No fan, heatsink, or cooler specification appears in the data.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
No RT cores and no tensor cores are listed for the M5100. That means hardware ray tracing and tensor-core acceleration are not part of the feature set represented in the specifications. What the data does show is a GCN 1.0 architecture with 640 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. API support includes DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170. Those API listings are the relevant compatibility facts; there is no ray tracing hardware listed to back a DirectX Raytracing or Vulkan ray tracing workload.
FAQ
Q: Does the FirePro M5100 support DirectX 12?
A: Yes. The specification lists DirectX 12 (11_1), along with OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170.
Q: What is the memory configuration?
A: It has 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, with a memory clock of 1125 MHz and 4.5 Gbps effective. Memory bandwidth is 72.00 GB/s.
Q: How does its OpenCL score compare to the AMD Radeon R7 M370?
A: It is 2.1% faster. The M5100 scores 6837, while the Radeon R7 M370 averages 6697. The M5100 trails the Intel UHD Graphics 750 by 1.9%, the AMD Radeon R5 M240 by 2.1%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE by 2.8%.
Q: Does it have hardware ray tracing support?
A: No RT cores or tensor cores are listed in the specifications. The chip relies on 640 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 16 ROPs.
Q: When was it released and is it still in production?
A: The release date is October 15, 2013, and the production status is end-of-life.
Q: What are the core architectural details?
A: It uses the Venus chip on GCN 1.0, fabricated at TSMC on 28 nm, with 1,500 million transistors on a 123 mm² die. The slot type is MXM Module, and the bus interface is MXM-A (3.0).
How It Compares
Against the Intel UHD Graphics 750, the M5100 is almost level. The Intel part averages 6966 in OpenCL, and the M5100 is 1.9% behind. That is a small enough gap that the M5100 is effectively competing in the same performance class.
Against the AMD Radeon R7 M370, the M5100 is the faster product. It leads by 2.1%, with a score of 6837 versus 6697. This is the only nearest rival the M5100 beats in the benchmark data.
Against the AMD Radeon R5 M240, the M5100 trails by 2.1%. The R5 M240 averages 6984, placing it just above the M5100 in this OpenCL comparison. The two are separated by the same margin as the R7 M370 comparison, but in the opposite direction.
Against the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE, the M5100 trails by 2.8%. The GTX 560 SE has the highest average score in this rival group at 7032, making it the strongest of the four nearest competitors. Even so, the gap is only a few percentage points, not a class-level difference.
Who Should Consider It
The M5100 is a 38th-percentile GPU by the all-GPU ranking. Its only recorded benchmark is an OpenCL compute result, not a frame-rate test at any resolution. That means a resolution and settings recommendation cannot be grounded in measured gameplay performance. What the data does support is a compute-focused position: it sits among GPUs averaging between 6697 and 7032 in OpenCL, slightly ahead of the Radeon R7 M370 and slightly behind three other rivals. Users with a portable workstation that has an MXM-A (3.0) slot and needs OpenCL performance in that narrow band are the realistic audience. For high-resolution or high-settings gaming, this database contains no score to support that use case. The 2 GB GDDR5 memory and 72.00 GB/s bandwidth are the only memory figures available, and they further suggest a modest workload ceiling. The M5100 is best treated as a legacy FirePro Mobile part for compute duty in its original MXM ecosystem.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD FirePro M5100 are below.
Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD FirePro M5100 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations.
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