
FirePro W5130M vs Tesla M2090

FirePro W5130M
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Performance Spectrum - 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.
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 Tesla M2090 is on rank 379, 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 Tesla M2090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W5130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M2090.
| Insight | FirePro W5130M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (248mm) |
💎 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 Tesla M2090

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.

Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W5130M scores 1,408 and the Tesla M2090 reaches 1,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W5130M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla M2090 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W5130M) vs 512 (Tesla M2090). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M) vs 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,408 | 1,400 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9472 TFLOPS | 1.332 TFLOPS+41% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tesla M2090 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 768 KB (Tesla M2090) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M) vs 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (FL 11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M) vs CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | — |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 | CUDA,OpenCL |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W5130M draws 150W versus the Tesla M2090's 250W — a 50% difference. The FirePro W5130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W5130M) vs 350W (Tesla M2090). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 248mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 248mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.4+68% | 5.6 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5130M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro W5130M | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | Tropo | GF110 |
| Release | October 2 2015 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #783 | #530 |
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