FirePro W5130M vs GRID K280Q

When comparing FirePro W5130M and GRID K280Q, 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 GRID K280Q 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 GRID K280Q
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID K280Q has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro W5130M.
  • FirePro W5130M is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID K280Q - in Desktops.
  • FirePro W5130M is build with GCN architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
  • FirePro W5130M and GRID K280Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 1000 MHz higher, than FirePro W5130M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 12−14
ultra / 1080p 5−6 7−8
QHD / 1440p 0−1 1−2
low / 720p 18−20 24−27
medium / 1080p 10−11 14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than FirePro W5130M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W5130M GRID K280Q
Architecture GCN Kepler
Code name Tropo GK104
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 2 October 2015 28 June 2013
Pipelines 512 1536
Core clock speed 745 MHz
Boost Clock 925 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 29.60 95.36
Floating-point performance 947.2 gflops 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0
Laptop size medium sized
Eyefinity +
AppAcceleration +
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