FirePro 2270 vs GeForce GT 130M
FirePro 2270
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 2270 is positioned at rank 352 and the GeForce GT 130M is on rank 131, so the GeForce GT 130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2270.
| Insight | FirePro 2270 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 130M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 2270 and GeForce GT 130M
FirePro 2270
The FirePro 2270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.
GeForce GT 130M
The GeForce GT 130M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 145 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 2270 scores 142 and the GeForce GT 130M reaches 145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 2270 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 130M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 2270) vs 384 (GeForce GT 130M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130M).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 142 | 145+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.482 TFLOPS+209% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+256% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (FirePro 2270) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 130M) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (FirePro 2270) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 130M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11+9% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270) vs No (GeForce GT 130M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130M).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 2270 draws 274W versus the GeForce GT 130M's 30W — a 160.5% difference. The GeForce GT 130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 2270) vs 350W (GeForce GT 130M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 274W | 30W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 170mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C-14% | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 4.8+860% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | FirePro 2270 | GeForce GT 130M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Tahiti | GP108 |
| Release | January 18 2014 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #423 | #641 |
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