FirePro M5100 vs Radeon Pro WX 4130

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4130

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

100%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

98%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

97%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

93%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#171

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2345%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

99%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

93%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

88%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5100.

Insight	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro M5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro M5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 230.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+230.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5100 and Radeon Pro WX 4130

FirePro M5100

The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.

Radeon Pro WX 4130

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1002 MHz to 1053 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,890 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the Radeon Pro WX 4130 reaches 1,890 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 1.348 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1053 MHz.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 4130
G3D Mark Score	1,874	1,890
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS	1.348 TFLOPS+36%
Boost Clock	775 MHz	1053 MHz+36%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	160 KB	160 KB
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M5100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro M5100) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 4130
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 4130
DirectX	12 (FL11_1)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 4130).

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Encoder	VCE 1.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4130's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Radeon Pro WX 4130
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	82mm	—
Height	70mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	12.5	37.8+202%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M5100 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 launched at $300 and now averages $100. The FirePro M5100 costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.5 (FirePro M5100) vs 18.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the FirePro M5100 offers 230.7% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).