FirePro W5130M vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is on rank 312, 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 Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

98%

#302

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

762%

#304

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

691%

#305

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

689%

#309

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

627%

#310

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

623%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

100%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

100%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

95%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro W5130M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W5130M and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C reaches 1,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5130M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
G3D Mark Score	1,408	1,410
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Boost Clock	925 MHz	2100 MHz+127%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W5130M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C has 0 MB. The FirePro W5130M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	FirePro W5130M	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Encoder	VCE 2.0	VCN 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W5130M draws 150W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.