FirePro M40003 vs FirePro W5130M
FirePro M40003
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FirePro W5130M
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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 M40003 is positioned at rank 151 and the FirePro W5130M is on rank 14, so the FirePro W5130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W5130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M40003.
| Insight | FirePro M40003 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W5130M 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 M40003 and FirePro W5130M
FirePro M40003
The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.
FirePro W5130M
The FirePro W5130M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,408 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 and the FirePro W5130M reaches 1,408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M40003 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W5130M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M40003) vs 512 (FirePro W5130M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M).
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,364 | 1,408+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+37% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M40003) vs 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M).
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M40003 draws 33W versus the FirePro W5130M's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The FirePro M40003 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M40003) vs 350W (FirePro W5130M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 82mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70.
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-78% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 82mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 41.3+339% | 9.4 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5130M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M40003 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $72 | — |
| Codename | Chelsea | Tropo |
| Release | June 27 2012 | October 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #752 | #783 |
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