AMD FirePro W2100
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD FirePro W2100 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD FirePro W2100 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 W2100 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the FirePro W2100'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 W2100 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's FirePro W2100 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The FirePro W2100'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 W2100 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the FirePro W2100, 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 W2100 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD FirePro W2100 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 W2100 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 W2100 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD FirePro W2100 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 W2100 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
FirePro W2100 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD FirePro W2100 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 W2100. 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 W2100 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD FirePro W2100 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 W2100 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 W2100
AMD FirePro W2100 is an end-of-life professional graphics card built on the GCN 1.0 architecture, using the Oland chip fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It carries 950 million transistors on a 77 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 12.3 million per square millimeter. With an average benchmark score of 4295, this card sits at the 24th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it performs below the majority of the current graphics landscape. The card is positioned for basic professional workloads, but its age and low compute throughput make it suitable only for specific, low-demand scenarios.
Who Should Consider It
The AMD FirePro W2100 is not a card for high-resolution gaming or intensive 3D rendering. Its compute capabilities, measured at 435.2 GFLOPS FP32, place it firmly in the entry-level segment. Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 4093 and a Vulkan score of 4497, which are modest figures. Users who should consider this card are those running legacy professional applications that require certified drivers but have minimal graphical demands, such as 2D CAD drafting or spreadsheet-heavy financial terminals. At a resolution of 1080p, the card can handle basic desktop compositing and older, non-demanding titles, but frame rates will be inconsistent.
For users targeting modern games or GPU-accelerated productivity suites, the data suggests this card will struggle. The pixel rate of 5.440 GPixel/s and texture rate of 13.60 GTexel/s are limiting factors for any modern workload that pushes beyond simple 2D output. The 24th percentile ranking means that 76% of all GPUs tracked are faster, which is a significant disadvantage. The card’s 2 GB VRAM is sufficient for standard desktop use and very old games at low settings, but it will quickly become a bottleneck with any texture-heavy application. In short, consider this card only if you have a specific legacy professional need and cannot use a newer, more capable part.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The FirePro W2100 has no dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores, as those technologies were not part of the GCN 1.0 architecture. The card relies entirely on its 320 shading units for all graphics processing. API support includes DirectX 12 (11_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170, which means it can run modern API titles, but without hardware acceleration for ray tracing, any such effects will be absent or software-emulated with severe performance penalties. The feature set is otherwise minimal; there are no AI-accelerated features or advanced geometry processing units beyond the base GCN design.
The lack of tensor cores also means that any machine learning or AI-based image enhancement features are not hardware-accelerated. For professional users, this limits the card to compute tasks that rely purely on shader-based FP32 math, which is capped at 435.2 GFLOPS. The card supports DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, allowing for two displays, but the feature set is otherwise sparse. This is a card designed for a time before ray tracing and AI upscaling, and it shows no capability in those areas.
Memory Subsystem
The memory subsystem consists of 2 GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 28.80 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 900 MHz, with an effective data rate of 1800 Mbps. This configuration is severely bandwidth-limited by modern standards. For high-resolution work, the 28.80 GB/s bandwidth will choke any texture streaming or large data set operations. Even at 1080p, the bandwidth is a limiting factor for games with high-resolution textures.
The 2 GB capacity is another constraint. Modern professional applications and games frequently exceed this amount, leading to texture swapping and stuttering. The 128-bit bus width is narrow, further compounding the bandwidth issue. In memory-intensive tasks, the card will perform poorly compared to rivals with higher bandwidth or larger memory pools. The data indicates that this memory subsystem is adequate only for light 2D workloads and very old 3D applications that were designed around such limitations.
How It Compares
vs. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M: The FirePro W2100 scores 4295 on average, which is 0.5% higher than the GTX 460M’s 4275. This is a negligible margin, placing the two cards on nearly identical performance levels. The FirePro has a newer architecture, but the GTX 460M holds its own in raw compute, making the choice between them dependent on driver support and specific workload compatibility rather than performance.
vs. AMD Radeon Vega 3: The FirePro W2100 outscores the Radeon Vega 3 by 0.6%, with the Vega 3 averaging 4268. This is another near-tie. The Vega 3 is an integrated graphics solution, while the FirePro is a discrete card, but the performance delta is minimal. This suggests that modern integrated graphics have caught up to this older discrete card, diminishing its value proposition.
vs. NVIDIA Quadro K3000M: The FirePro W2100 is 1.3% faster than the Quadro K3000M, which scores 4241. Both are professional cards from the same era, and the performance difference is within the margin of error. Users upgrading from a K3000M would see no meaningful improvement, only a change in driver ecosystem and display outputs.
vs. AMD FirePro W4190M: The W4190M is 2.7% faster, scoring 4413 versus 4295. This is the only rival in the list that shows a noticeable lead over the W2100. The W4190M is a mobile part, but it still manages to outperform the desktop W2100, indicating that the latter is near the bottom of the professional stack.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark data reveals a card that is clustered tightly with its nearest rivals, all within a 3% performance band. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 4093 and Vulkan score of 4497 give an average of 4295. The delta percentages are small: 0.5% ahead of the GTX 460M, 0.6% ahead of the Radeon Vega 3, and 1.3% ahead of the Quadro K3000M. Conversely, it trails the FirePro W4190M by 2.7%. These are not transformative gaps; they represent minor variations in synthetic workloads.
In practical terms, the FirePro W2100 is effectively tied with three of its four nearest rivals. The 0.5% and 0.6% leads over the GTX 460M and Vega 3 are statistically insignificant, meaning real-world application performance will be indistinguishable. The 1.3% lead over the Quadro K3000M is also minimal. The 2.7% deficit to the W4190M is the largest delta, but it is still a modest gap. The card’s 24th percentile ranking underscores that it is in the lowest quartile of all GPUs, and the benchmark scores confirm that it is a low-end part even among its immediate peers. The FP32 compute of 435.2 GFLOPS and the 28.80 GB/s memory bandwidth are the primary bottlenecks, and they manifest in these sub-4500 scores.
FAQ
Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD FirePro W2100?
A: The average benchmark score is 4295, derived from a Geekbench OpenCL score of 4093 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 4497.
Q: How does the FirePro W2100 compare to the AMD FirePro W4190M?
A: The FirePro W4190M is 2.7% faster, with an average score of 4413 compared to the W2100’s 4295.
Q: Does the FirePro W2100 support hardware ray tracing?
A: No, the card has no ray tracing cores or tensor cores; it relies solely on its 320 shading units.
Q: What is the memory configuration of the FirePro W2100?
A: It has 2 GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 28.80 GB/s of bandwidth.
Q: What is the production status of this card?
A: The production status is end-of-life, and it was released on August 11, 2014.
Q: What is the percentile ranking of the FirePro W2100 among all GPUs?
A: It ranks at the 24th percentile, meaning it performs better than only 24% of all GPUs in the database.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD FirePro W2100 are below.
Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD FirePro W2100 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations. OpenCL is widely supported across different GPU vendors and platforms.
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Nearby Performersgeekbench_vulkanSource
Geekbench Vulkan tests GPU compute using the modern low-overhead Vulkan API. This shows how AMD FirePro W2100 performs with next-generation graphics and compute workloads. Vulkan offers better CPU efficiency than older APIs like OpenGL. Modern games and applications increasingly use Vulkan for cross-platform GPU acceleration.
Top 5 Performers
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