FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 460M SLI

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 460M SLI FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 460M SLI: 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

✅700% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 512 MB).
✅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.
❌100% higher power demand at 150W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 150W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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 1.1% in PassMark G3D (1,408 vs 1,393), 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 512 MB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

FirePro W5130M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 460M SLI Technical Specifications

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

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 460M SLI

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI reaches 1,393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5130M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
G3D Mark Score	1,408+1%	1,393
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI 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.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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 460M SLI carries 512 MB. FirePro W5130M gives you 700% 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 460M SLI.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Encoder	VCE 2.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5130M draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 460M SLI's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.