GeForce GTX 460M SLI vs FirePro W5130M

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 460M SLI is positioned at rank 319 and the FirePro W5130M is on rank 14, 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 GeForce GTX 460M SLI

#309

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

779%

#311

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

707%

#312

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

705%

#316

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

641%

#317

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

636%

#319

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

98%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

97%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

92%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

92%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

91%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W5130M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 GeForce GTX 460M SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	FirePro W5130M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI Benchmark Check

FirePro W5130M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 460M SLI and FirePro W5130M

GeForce GTX 460M SLI

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI scores 1,393 and the FirePro W5130M reaches 1,408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is built on Fermi while the FirePro W5130M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 512 (FirePro W5130M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	FirePro W5130M
G3D Mark Score	1,393	1,408+1%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5130M has 4 GB. The FirePro W5130M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	FirePro W5130M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	FirePro W5130M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 460M SLI	FirePro W5130M
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 460M SLI draws 75W versus the FirePro W5130M's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI) vs 350W (FirePro W5130M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.