GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M is positioned at rank 190 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 660M

#180

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

374%

#182

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

339%

#183

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

338%

#187

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

307%

#188

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

305%

#190

GeForce GTX 660M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

97%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

93%

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 GeForce GTX 660M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W5130M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 660M	FirePro W5130M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M Benchmark Check

FirePro W5130M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 660M and FirePro W5130M

GeForce GTX 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 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 660M scores 1,452 and the FirePro W5130M reaches 1,408 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 660M is built on Kepler while the FirePro W5130M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 512 (FirePro W5130M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 925 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	FirePro W5130M
G3D Mark Score	1,452+3%	1,408
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	0.9472 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	950 MHz+3%	925 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	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 660M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5130M has 4 GB. The FirePro W5130M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	FirePro W5130M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 12 (12_0) (FirePro W5130M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	FirePro W5130M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 660M) vs VCE 2.0 (FirePro W5130M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 660M) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-4,VC-1 (FirePro W5130M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 660M	FirePro W5130M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	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 660M draws 50W versus the FirePro W5130M's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 660M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 660M) vs 350W (FirePro W5130M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 70.