FirePro W5130M vs Radeon 540
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 Radeon 540 is on rank 93, 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 Radeon 540
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 540 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 | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540
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.
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 and the Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 384 (Radeon 540). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1124 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,408 | 1,452+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9472 TFLOPS+4% | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1124 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W5130M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 540 has 512 MB. The FirePro W5130M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W5130M) vs 512 KB (Radeon 540) — the Radeon 540 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W5130M draws 150W versus the Radeon 540's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 350W (Radeon 540). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.4 | 29.0+209% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Radeon 540 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Tropo | Lexa |
| Release | October 2 2015 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #783 | #773 |
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