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.

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 W5130M is positioned at rank 14 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI is on rank 319, so the FirePro W5130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

210%

#14

FirePro W5130M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

63%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 460M SLI

#309

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

779%

#311

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

707%

#312

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

705%

#316

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

641%

#317

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

636%

#319

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

98%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

97%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

92%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

91%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460M SLI.

Insight	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

FirePro W5130M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5130M and GeForce GTX 460M SLI

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)

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 460M SLI
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 460M SLI has 512 MB. The FirePro W5130M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

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.