FirePro W5130M vs Quadro K2100M
FirePro W5130M
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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.
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 Quadro K2100M is on rank 108, so the FirePro W5130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5130M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2100M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W5130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K2100M.
| Insight | FirePro W5130M | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5130M and Quadro K2100M
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.
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.
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).
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Quadro 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W5130M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2100M has 2 GB. The FirePro W5130M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
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.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Quadro K2100M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
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).
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Quadro 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 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Quadro 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% |
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