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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£45
  • Avg. price in US: ~$60
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 128 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 26 W

AMD FirePro W2100 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

2.9

Technical Score

10.0%

6.9

User score

Poor
2.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.2

Performance

24.0%

1.7

Memory

12.0%

5.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

5.0

Connectivity & Media

Very poor
6.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

4.9

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.4
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The AMD FirePro W2100 is an entry-level professional workstation graphics card launched in 2014, built on the 28nm GCN 1.0 architecture with 320 stream processors and a core clock speed up to 680 MHz. It features 2GB of DDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface, delivering 28.8 GB/s bandwidth while supporting two DisplayPort 1.2a outputs for 4K resolutions and certified ISV drivers for CAD applications. Its primary advantages include an ultra-low power consumption of just 26W (requiring no external power connectors), a compact low-profile form factor, and ECC memory support for professional reliability. However, its performance is limited by the aging DDR3 memory type and a low shader count, making it unsuitable for modern gaming or heavy 3D rendering workloads.

Technical Specifications of AMD FirePro W2100

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.2

Performance

24.0%

1.7

Memory

12.0%

5.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

5.0

Connectivity & Media

2.9
AMD FirePro W2100 has a technical score of 2.86 points, which is lower than that of 98.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.7

User reviews

30.0%

4.9

Popularity

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6.9
AMD FirePro W2100 has a user score of 6.86 points, which is lower than that of 93.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
4.9
AMD FirePro W2100 has a popularity of 4.9 points, which is higher than 61.3% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.3
AMD FirePro W2100 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 93.8% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

848 points
AMD FirePro W2100 scores 848 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 92% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

0.4352 TFLOPS
AMD FirePro W2100 delivers 0.4352 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 99.8% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

2 GB
AMD FirePro W2100 has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

DDR3
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

DDR3
AMD FirePro W2100 uses DDR3 memory, which is older than on 98.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

128 bit
AMD FirePro W2100 uses a 128 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 26.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

28.8 GB/s
AMD FirePro W2100 reaches 28.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 99% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
AMD FirePro W2100 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
AMD FirePro W2100 uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD FirePro W2100 supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 96% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
AMD FirePro W2100 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

2
AMD FirePro W2100 supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
AMD FirePro W2100 offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
AMD FirePro W2100 supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

5.4 Gbps
AMD FirePro W2100 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

26 W
AMD FirePro W2100 has a TDP of 26 W, which is lower than that of 99% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

26 W
AMD FirePro W2100 draws 26 W under peak load, which is lower than 99.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

250 W
AMD FirePro W2100 recommends a 250 W PSU, which is lower than that of 99.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

26 W
AMD FirePro W2100 has a board power limit of 26 W, which is lower than that of 99.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

26 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

168 mm
AMD FirePro W2100 is 168 mm long, which is shorter than 95.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

69 mm
AMD FirePro W2100 is 69 mm tall, which is shorter than 97.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

1 slot/s
AMD FirePro W2100 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

165 g
AMD FirePro W2100 weighs 165 g, which is lighter than 98.9% of graphics cards.
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AMD FirePro W2100 vs the average graphics card

  • 87.9% lower TDP
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (26 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (26 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.26 W vs 215 W
  • 61.5% lower PSU requirement
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (250 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (250 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.250 W vs 650 W
  • 117.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD FirePro W2100 is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD FirePro W2100 is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.168 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    AMD FirePro W2100 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
    What it is: Total size of the GPU’s L2 cache memory
    When it matters: When cache size can help the GPU feed data faster in demanding scenes.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD FirePro W2100 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.256 MB vs 32 MB
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD FirePro W2100 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 58 mm lower card height
    AMD FirePro W2100 is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD FirePro W2100 is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.69 mm vs 127 mm
  • 88.2% lower board power limit
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (26 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (26 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.26 W vs 220 W
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    AMD FirePro W2100 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD FirePro W2100 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • Better FP64 ratio
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 8x larger L2 cache
    AMD FirePro W2100 has more L2 cache than the average graphics card (256 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 74.7% smaller GPU die
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (77 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 87.9% lower TDP
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (26 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 61.5% lower PSU requirement
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (250 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 88.2% lower board power limit
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (26 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 88.2% lower peak power draw
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (26 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 117.37 mm shorter card length
    AMD FirePro W2100 is shorter than the average graphics card (168 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 58 mm lower card height
    AMD FirePro W2100 is shorter than the average graphics card (69 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    AMD FirePro W2100 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 83.5% lighter card weight
    AMD FirePro W2100 is lighter than the average graphics card (165 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 72.8% lower boost clock speed
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (680 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 35 fewer compute units
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 67.2% lower base clock speed
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (630 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 164 fewer TMUs
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 96.4% lower texture rate
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (13.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 96.7% lower pixel rate
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (5.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 56 fewer ROPs
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (8 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 92.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (848 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 98.1% lower compute throughput
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (0.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 94.2% lower FP64 performance
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 4,032 fewer FP32 units
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (320 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 93.6% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (28.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 90.5% slower memory speed
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1,800 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 48.6% slower VRAM clock
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (900 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • Older GDDR version
    AMD FirePro W2100 uses an older GDDR version than the average graphics card (DDR3 vs GDDR6).
  • 5.6x larger process node
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • No FSR support
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support FSR, the average graphics card does.
  • 9 older
    AMD FirePro W2100 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,014 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
  • No DirectStorage support
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    AMD FirePro W2100 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older OpenCL version
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 95.7% fewer transistors
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (950 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • No AV1 encoding
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 decoding
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDCP version
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 2.3).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • No HDMI output
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    AMD FirePro W2100 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    AMD FirePro W2100 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 72.8% lower boost clock speed
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (680 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (680 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.680 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD FirePro W2100 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.128 bit vs 256 bit
  • 35 fewer compute units
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (5 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.5 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD FirePro W2100 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 fewer fans
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 67.2% lower base clock speed
    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (630 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD FirePro W2100 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (630 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.630 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 164 fewer TMUs
    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD FirePro W2100 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (20 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.20 vs 184
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about AMD FirePro W2100?

  • Energy efficient with a very low maximum power consumption of approximately 26W
  • Compact single-slot and low-profile design fits easily into small-form-factor workstation PCs
  • Reliable drivers optimized and certified for professional CAD and engineering applications
  • Cost-effective entry-level option for basic professional workflows and multi-monitor setups
  • No additional power connectors required, as it draws all necessary power from the PCIe slot

What customers dislike about AMD FirePro W2100?

  • Poor performance for modern gaming; struggle with even entry-level 1080p gaming tasks
  • Uses older DDR3 memory technology, which significantly limits bandwidth compared to GDDR5 alternatives
  • Lacks modern features like HDMI outputs, requiring DisplayPort cables or specific adapters
  • Limited to two DisplayPort outputs, which may be restrictive for complex multi-display setups
  • Outdated architecture (GCN 1.0) that lacks support for modern technologies like Ray Tracing or DLSS/FSR upscaling

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3dmark.com
10/04/2017
Score 949 with AMD FirePro W2100(1x) and AMD A6-5200 Would you like to see gaming performance data or workstation/CAD benchmark results for this card?...

This 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark represents a tailored desktop PC configuration designed for high-fidelity gaming, testing both CPU and GPU performance through intensive, multi-threaded rendering tasks. The system exhibits strong graphics processing for fluid framerates in standard conditions and solid multitasking capabilities, indicating efficient, non-throttled core components....Read more

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notebookcheck.net
17/12/2015
AMD FirePro W2100 and FirePro W4100 Review

The AMD FirePro W2100 and W4100 are entry-level desktop workstation graphics cards designed for professional software users working within tight budgets. In OpenGL-optimized CAD benchmarks like SPECviewperf, both cards deliver solid baseline performance that is comparable to older mobile workstation chips like the Nvidia Quadro K2100M and AMD FirePro M5100. A key strength of these...Read more

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develop3d.com
14/10/2014
AMD FirePro GPUs

This 2014 review details the expansion of AMD’s professional Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture with four new professional-grade GPUs: the entry-level FirePro W2100 and W4100, and the mid-range W5100 and W7100. A major strength across this generation is the aggressive doubling of onboard memory, offering 2GB even on the entry-level W2100 and a massive 8GB on the mid-range W7100....Read more

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