GeForce MX130 vs Firepro W5170M
GeForce MX130
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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 MX130 is positioned at rank 301 and the Firepro W5170M is on rank 6, so the Firepro W5170M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX130
Performance Per Dollar Firepro W5170M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX130 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Firepro W5170M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce MX130 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce MX130 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 MX130 and Firepro W5170M
GeForce MX130
The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.
Firepro W5170M
The Firepro W5170M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in August 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,774 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX130 scores 1,805 and the Firepro W5170M reaches 1,774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the Firepro W5170M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 640 (Firepro W5170M). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Firepro W5170M). Boost clocks: 1242 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,805+2% | 1,774 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9539 TFLOPS | 1.184 TFLOPS+24% |
| Boost Clock | 1242 MHz+34% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce MX130 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Firepro W5170M has 2 GB. The Firepro W5170M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX130) vs 0.25 MB (Firepro W5170M) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the Firepro W5170M's 30W — a 0% difference. The Firepro W5170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 350W (Firepro W5170M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 60.2+2% | 59.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce MX130 | Firepro W5170M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $120 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | Tropo |
| Release | November 17 2017 | August 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #713 | #662 |
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