Radeon 540 vs FirePro W5130M
Radeon 540
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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 Radeon 540 is positioned at rank 93 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 Radeon 540
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5130M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 540 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 | Radeon 540 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑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 Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 and FirePro W5130M
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
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 Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro W5130M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 540) vs 512 (FirePro W5130M). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (FirePro W5130M). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,452+3% | 1,408 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+22% | 925 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 540 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 540 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 540) vs 256 KB (FirePro W5130M) — the Radeon 540 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 540 draws 50W versus the FirePro W5130M's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540) vs 350W (FirePro W5130M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 29.0+209% | 9.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 540 | FirePro W5130M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | Tropo |
| Release | April 20 2017 | October 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #773 | #783 |
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