FirePro W5130M vs Iris Plus Graphics 640

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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 FPS Benchmarks

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

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FirePro W5130M vs Iris Plus Graphics 640: 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

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Iris Plus Graphics 640 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro W5130M is the less risky modern option long term.

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.
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Iris Plus Graphics 640

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with Unknown 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 4.1% in PassMark G3D (1,408 vs 1,353), 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 Unknown of VRAM. 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 Iris Plus Graphics 640 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.

Iris Plus Graphics 640

The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 and the Iris Plus Graphics 640 reaches 1,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5130M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M) vs 0.8448 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
G3D Mark Score	1,408+4%	1,353
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9472 TFLOPS+12%	0.8448 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1100 MHz+19%
ROPs	16+167%	6
TMUs	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W5130M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 640 carries 0 MB. FirePro W5130M gives you 100+% 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 System on the Iris Plus Graphics 640.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 640).

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
Encoder	VCE 2.0	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	UVD 4.2	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5130M draws 150W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 640's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 0W (Iris Plus Graphics 640). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
TDP	150W	15W-90%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80
Perf/Watt	9.4	90.2+860%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Iris Plus Graphics 640 (2017 vs 2015).

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Iris Plus Graphics 640
MSRP	—	$0
Codename	Tropo	Kaby Lake GT3e
Release	October 2 2015	January 3 2017
Ranking	#783	#767

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