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GeForce GTX 275
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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 GeForce GTX 275 is positioned at rank 217 and the FirePro W5130M is on rank 14, 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 GeForce GTX 275
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The FirePro W5130M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The FirePro W5130M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 275 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W5130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score and 357.1% more VRAM (4 GB vs 896 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 275.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+357.1%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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 GeForce GTX 275 and FirePro W5130M
GeForce GTX 275
The GeForce GTX 275 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 15 2009. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 633 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 275 scores 1,349 and the FirePro W5130M reaches 1,408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 275 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the FirePro W5130M uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (GeForce GTX 275) vs 512 (FirePro W5130M). Raw compute: 0.6739 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 275) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,349 | 1,408+4% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6739 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+41% |
| ROPs | 28+75% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 275 comes with 896 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5130M has 4 GB. The FirePro W5130M offers 357.1% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 224 KB (GeForce GTX 275) vs 256 KB (FirePro W5130M) — the FirePro W5130M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.875 GB | 4 GB+357% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 224 KB | 256 KB+14% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 275) vs 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_0) | 12 (12_0)+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GTX 275) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 275) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 275 draws 219W versus the FirePro W5130M's 150W — a 37.4% difference. The FirePro W5130M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 275) vs 350W (FirePro W5130M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 219W | 150W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.2 | 9.4+52% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W5130M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 275 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | Tropo |
| Release | January 15 2009 | October 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #789 | #783 |
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