FirePro W5130M vs GeForce GTX 480

When comparing FirePro W5130M and GeForce GTX 480, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro W5130M and GeForce GTX 480 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro W5130M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: FirePro W5130M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro W5130M here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W5130M GeForce GTX 480
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • FirePro W5130M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 480 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 480 has 1534 GB more memory, than FirePro W5130M.
  • FirePro W5130M is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce GTX 480 - in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5130M is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 480 - with Fermi.
  • FirePro W5130M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 480 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W5130M is 2152 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 21−24
ultra / 1080p 5−6 12−14
QHD / 1440p 0−1 6−7
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 18−20 40−45
medium / 1080p 10−11 24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than FirePro W5130M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5130M GeForce GTX 480
Architecture GCN Fermi
Code name Tropo GF100
Type Mobile workstation Desktop
Release date 2 October 2015 7 December 2010
Pipelines 512 480
Core clock speed 700 MHz
Boost Clock 925 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 29.60 42 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 947.2 gflops 1,345.0 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 1848 MHz (3696 data rate)
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 177.4 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.2
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 480
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 117 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Eyefinity +
AppAcceleration +
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