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FirePro W5130M vs Quadro K2100M

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FirePro W5130M

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz
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Quadro K2100M

2013Core: 667 MHz
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FirePro W5130M vs Quadro K2100M Performance Spectrum

FirePro W5130M
4 GB 150
1,408
+2.8%
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
Quadro K2100M
2 GB 55
1,370
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 850A
brand logoGeForce GT 640M
brand logoGeForce 920MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 460M
brand logoGeForce GTX 770
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 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 Quadro K2100M: 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 2 GB).
  • ✅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.
  • ❌172.7% higher power demand at 150W vs 55W.

Quadro K2100M

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 55W instead of 150W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 2 GB 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 2.8% in PassMark G3D (1,408 vs 1,370), 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 2 GB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. 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 Quadro K2100M 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

Quadro K2100M

The Quadro K2100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,370 points. Launch price was $84.95.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 and the Quadro K2100M reaches 1,370 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5130M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K2100M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 576 (Quadro K2100M). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M) vs 0.7684 TFLOPS (Quadro K2100M).

FeatureFirePro W5130MQuadro K2100M
G3D Mark Score
1,408+3%
1,370
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
576+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9472 TFLOPS+23%
0.7684 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
48+50%
L1 Cache
128 KB+167%
48 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro W5130MQuadro K2100M
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 Quadro K2100M carries 2 GB. 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 64-bit on the Quadro K2100M.

FeatureFirePro W5130MQuadro K2100M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2100M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro W5130MQuadro K2100M
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Quadro K2100M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K2100M).

FeatureFirePro W5130MQuadro K2100M
Encoder
VCE 2.0
1st Gen NVENC
Decoder
UVD 4.2
1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5130M draws 150W versus the Quadro K2100M's 55W — a 92.7% difference. The Quadro K2100M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 350W (Quadro K2100M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro W5130MQuadro K2100M
TDP
150W
55W-63%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
—
Height
0mm
—
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
70-13%
80°C
Perf/Watt
9.4
24.9+165%