AMD FirePro W7100
AMD graphics card specifications and benchmark scores
At a Glance
AMDAMD FirePro W7100 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The AMD FirePro W7100 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 W7100 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the FirePro W7100'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 W7100 by AMD dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
AMD's FirePro W7100 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The FirePro W7100'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 W7100 by AMD Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the FirePro W7100, 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 W7100 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the AMD FirePro W7100 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 3.0 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD FirePro W7100 is built on AMD's GCN 3.0 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 W7100 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the AMD FirePro W7100 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 W7100 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
FirePro W7100 by AMD Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the AMD FirePro W7100 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 W7100. 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 W7100 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD FirePro W7100 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 W7100 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 W7100
The AMD FirePro W7100 is a single-slot workstation graphics card built on the GCN 3.0 architecture, using the 28 nm Tonga chip fabricated by TSMC. It integrates 1,792 shading units, 112 texture units, and 32 ROPs, and is paired with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. Released on August 11, 2014, the card is now end-of-life, but its benchmark results still place it at the 70th percentile of all GPUs. Its predecessor is the FirePro Terascale series, and its successor is the Radeon Pro Polaris line.
Benchmark Performance
The average benchmark score for the FirePro W7100 is 25,841, which lands it in the 70th percentile of all GPUs. This percentile indicates that the card outperforms roughly 70% of the GPUs in the database, a solid position for a workstation part from 2014. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 24,069, while the Vulkan test yields 27,613—the Vulkan result is notably higher, suggesting that the card's compute performance scales well with that API. The FP32 throughput is 3.297 TFLOPS, and FP16 matches at 3.297 TFLOPS (1:1), meaning there is no half-rate penalty for FP16 workloads.
Relative to its nearest rivals, the W7100 sits in a very tight cluster. It trails the AMD Radeon R9 370X by 0.2% (that card averages 25,893), leads the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 by 0.2% (25,779), leads the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 0.4% (25,740), and trails the AMD Radeon R9 M290X by 1.1% (26,126). These deltas are all within a couple of percent, meaning the W7100's performance is essentially on par with these cards in synthetic benchmarks. The largest gap is 1.1% against the R9 M290X, which is still negligible in real-world terms. The W7100's 1,792 shading units and 112 texture units contribute to a texture rate of 103.0 GTexel/s, and the 32 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 29.44 GPixel/s.
Power and Cooling
The FirePro W7100 has a TDP of 150 W and requires a single 6-pin PCIe power connector. AMD recommends a 450 W power supply for systems using this card. The card occupies a single slot, and its dimensions are 241 mm in length and 111 mm in height. This compact footprint makes it suitable for chassis with limited space. The 150 W TDP is moderate, and the single-slot cooler is designed to handle that thermal load without extending beyond one slot. The power connector configuration is straightforward, and the 450 W PSU recommendation leaves headroom for typical workstation CPUs and drives. The 28 nm process node and 5,000 million transistor count (on a 366 mm² die) contribute to the power efficiency, with a transistor density of 13.7 million transistors per square millimeter.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The W7100 does not include dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores; its feature set relies entirely on the GCN 3.0 compute units. This means hardware-accelerated ray tracing is not available, and any ray tracing effects must be handled through compute shaders. It supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.170, covering modern graphics APIs. The card provides four DisplayPort 1.2 outputs, allowing multi-display setups. While it lacks hardware-accelerated ray tracing, its compute performance (3.297 TFLOPS FP32) can handle software-based effects. The architecture also supports FP16 at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, which can accelerate certain compute workloads. The absence of RT and tensor cores means the card is not suited for AI acceleration or real-time ray tracing, but it remains a capable compute card for professional OpenCL and Vulkan workloads.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory size and type of the FirePro W7100?
A: It has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 160.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 1250 MHz (5 Gbps effective).
Q: What power supply is recommended for this card?
A: AMD suggests a 450 W PSU, and the card uses a single 6-pin power connector. The TDP is 150 W.
Q: Does the W7100 support Vulkan?
A: Yes, it supports Vulkan 1.2.170, along with DirectX 12 (12_0) and OpenGL 4.6.
Q: What is the pixel fill rate?
A: The pixel rate is 29.44 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 103.0 GTexel/s, based on 32 ROPs and 112 TMUs.
Q: What is the bus interface?
A: It uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which is standard for that era.
Q: Is the card still in production?
A: No, it is end-of-life, with a release date of August 11, 2014. Its predecessor is the FirePro Terascale series, and its successor is the Radeon Pro Polaris.
How It Compares
AMD Radeon R9 370X: The W7100's average score of 25,841 is 0.2% lower than the R9 370X's 25,893. This is a negligible difference, but the W7100 brings 8 GB of VRAM and a workstation-oriented feature set. The R9 370X is a consumer card, while the W7100 is designed for professional use.
AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16: The W7100 is 0.2% ahead, scoring 25,841 versus 25,779. Both are professional cards, but the W7100 offers 8 GB of memory and a 160.0 GB/s bandwidth, which gives it an edge in memory-heavy tasks. The performance gap is effectively a tie.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile: The W7100 leads by 0.4%, with a score of 25,841 against 25,740. However, the RTX 3080 Ti Mobile includes dedicated RT and tensor cores, which the W7100 lacks. The W7100 compensates with a lower TDP (150 W) and a single-slot form factor, but it cannot match the mobile card's feature set.
AMD Radeon R9 M290X: The W7100 trails by 1.1%, as the R9 M290X scores 26,126. This is the largest gap among the listed rivals, but still within a small margin. The W7100's 8 GB memory capacity is a key advantage for high-resolution textures, even if the synthetic score is slightly lower.
Memory Subsystem
The W7100 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 1250 MHz (5 Gbps effective). The memory bus is 256 bits wide, yielding a bandwidth of 160.0 GB/s. For high-resolution workloads, 8 GB is a generous amount, and the 256-bit bus provides balanced throughput. While 160.0 GB/s is not exceptional by modern standards, it is adequate for 4K textures and multi-monitor setups of its era. The card's pixel rate of 29.44 GPixel/s and texture rate of 103.0 GTexel/s complement the memory subsystem for rasterization tasks. In comparison to the nearest rivals, the W7100's memory bandwidth is a key differentiator; the 8 GB capacity is particularly useful for large datasets in compute workloads, and the 1:1 FP16/FP32 ratio allows efficient use of that memory for mixed-precision calculations.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD FirePro W7100 are below.
Benchmark Scores
geekbench_openclSource
Geekbench OpenCL tests GPU compute performance using the cross-platform OpenCL API. This shows how AMD FirePro W7100 handles parallel computing tasks like video encoding and scientific simulations.
Top 5 Performers
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Nearby Performersgeekbench_vulkanSource
Geekbench Vulkan tests GPU compute using the modern low-overhead Vulkan API. This shows how AMD FirePro W7100 performs with next-generation graphics and compute workloads. Vulkan offers better CPU efficiency than older APIs like OpenGL.
Top 5 Performers
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