FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 660M

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 660M is on rank 190, 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 660M

#180

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

374%

#182

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

339%

#183

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

338%

#187

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

307%

#188

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

305%

#190

GeForce GTX 660M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

97%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 660M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W5130M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 660M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5130M and GeForce GTX 660M

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 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 and the GeForce GTX 660M reaches 1,452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5130M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 660M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 660M). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 660M
G3D Mark Score	1,408	1,452+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS+30%	0.7296 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	950 MHz+3%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB+300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 660M
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 660M has 2 GB. The FirePro W5130M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 660M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 660M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 660M
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
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 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M).

Feature	FirePro W5130M	GeForce GTX 660M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP5
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 660M's 50W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 660M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 60°C.