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FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 275

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FirePro W5130M

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz
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GeForce GTX 275

2009Core: 633 MHz
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FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 275 Performance Spectrum

FirePro W5130M
4 GB 150
1,408
+4.4%
brand logoRadeon HD 7730M
brand logoRadeon HD 6750M
brand logoRadeon R7 430
brand logoRadeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual
brand logoRadeon R9 380
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6650M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
GeForce GTX 275
0.875 GB 219
1,349
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GT 730A
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce 930M
brand logoGeForce GTX 260
brand logoGeForce GTX 770
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 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.

FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 275: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W5130M

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅357.1% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 896 MB).
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 219W, a 69W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 275

2009

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 896 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2009 hardware with 896 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌46% higher power demand at 219W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
FirePro W5130M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 4.4% in PassMark G3D (1,408 vs 1,349), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro W5130M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 896 MB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 55nm, and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2009. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 275 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 275 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W5130M has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 275 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 275

The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 and the GeForce GTX 275 reaches 1,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5130M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 275 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 240 (GeForce GTX 275). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M) vs 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275).

FeatureFirePro W5130MGeForce GTX 275
G3D Mark Score
1,408+4%
1,349
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Tesla 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
55 nm
Shading Units
512+113%
240
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9472 TFLOPS+41%
0.6739 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
28+75%
TMUs
32
80+150%
L2 Cache
256 KB+14%
224 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 275 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro W5130M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro W5130MGeForce GTX 275
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W5130M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 275 carries 896 MB. FirePro W5130M gives you 357.1% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro W5130M and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 275. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W5130M) vs 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) — the FirePro W5130M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro W5130MGeForce GTX 275
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+357%
0.875 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
256 KB+14%
224 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M) vs 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureFirePro W5130MGeForce GTX 275
DirectX
12 (12_0)+9%
11 (10_0)
OpenGL
4.6+39%
3.3
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M) vs No (GeForce GTX 275). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275).

FeatureFirePro W5130MGeForce GTX 275
Encoder
VCE 2.0
No
Decoder
UVD 4.2
PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs
H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5130M draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 275's 219W — a 37.4% difference. The FirePro W5130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 275). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro W5130MGeForce GTX 275
TDP
150W-32%
219W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
—
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
70-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
9.4+52%
6.2
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro W5130M (2015 vs 2009).

FeatureFirePro W5130MGeForce GTX 275
MSRP
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$249
Codename
Tropo
GT200B
Release
October 2 2015
January 15 2009
Ranking
#783
#789
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