GeForce GT 130M vs FirePro 2270
GeForce GT 130M
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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 GeForce GT 130M is positioned at rank 131 and the FirePro 2270 is on rank 352, so the GeForce GT 130M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 130M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 2270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 2270.
| Insight | GeForce GT 130M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 130M 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 GeForce GT 130M and FirePro 2270
GeForce GT 130M
The GeForce GT 130M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 145 points. Launch price was $79.
FirePro 2270
The FirePro 2270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 142 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 130M scores 145 and the FirePro 2270 reaches 142 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 130M is built on Pascal while the FirePro 2270 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 130M) vs 2,048 (FirePro 2270). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 130M) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 145+2% | 142 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+209% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 512 KB+256% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 130M) vs 768 KB (FirePro 2270) — the FirePro 2270 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 130M) vs 11 (FirePro 2270). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11+9% |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 130M) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 2270). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 130M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 2270).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 130M draws 30W versus the FirePro 2270's 274W — a 160.5% difference. The GeForce GT 130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 130M) vs 350W (FirePro 2270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-89% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 170mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 60°C-14% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8+860% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 130M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 130M | FirePro 2270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GP108 | Tahiti |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #641 | #423 |
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