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AMD Graphics Card 100-505738
Bottom line: The AMD Graphics Card 100-505738 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 2nd generation graphics core next (GCN) GPU architecture
- ✓ Backed by AMD's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
The AMD FirePro W8100 workstation graphics card adds up to 4.2 TFLOPS of compute power to your graphics-centric workflows and comes equipped with 8 GB of ultrafast GDDR5 onboard memory.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored AMD Graphics Card 100-505738 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. AMD's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- 2nd generation graphics core next (GCN) GPU architecture
- OpenCL 2.0 support
- 8 GB GDDR5 memory
- Error correcting code (ECC) memory
- Geometryboost
- Partially Resident Textures (Prt)
Full Specifications
| Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Model Name | 100-505738 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | 100-505738 |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | 100-505738 |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Antenna Location | Professional |
| Graphics Card Ram | 8 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 8 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD |
| Graphics Description | AMD FirePro W8100 with 2nd generation GCN architecture, 8GB GDDR5 ECC memory, Geometryboost, Partially Resident Textures, and AMD Eyefinity technology support. |
| Warranty Description | Limited warranty; 3 years warranty |
| Video Output Interface | DisplayPort |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 4096 x 2160 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 4096x2160 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
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