FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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. The FirePro W5130M is positioned at rank #14 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. 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 FirePro W5130M

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Tesla K20m

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210%

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FirePro W5130M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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RTX A400

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63%

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Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 614.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro W5130M.

Insight	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-614.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+614.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

FirePro W5130M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5130M and GeForce GTX 1060

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.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 614.8%. The FirePro W5130M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,408	10,064+615%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+837%
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1733 MHz+87%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W5130M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (FirePro W5130M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5130M draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The FirePro W5130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	9.4	55.9+495%