AMD FirePro W5130M vs AMD Radeon R7 Graphics Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single available head-to-head benchmark, Geekbench OpenCL, delivers a decisive result. The AMD FirePro W5130M scores 4,904 points, while the AMD Radeon R7 Graphics manages 4,015 points. The delta is substantial: the FirePro W5130M leads by 18.1 percent, a margin that clearly separates the two parts in compute workloads.

Context from the nearestRivals data reinforces this gap. The Radeon R7 Graphics sits in a crowded field where its average benchmark score of 4,998 places it within 0.7 percent of several competitors, including the NVIDIA Quadro 4000 (4,979, delta of 0.4 percent) and the AMD Radeon R5 M430 (5,018, delta of -0.4 percent). The FirePro W5130M, with an average score of 4,904, lands in a similar percentile tier but its nearest rivals tell a slightly different story—the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB trails by just 0.1 percent (4,901), while the AMD Radeon R7 M265 and R7 M360 each come within 0.5 percent. Both GPUs occupy the 29th percentile of all GPUs, indicating they are positioned at nearly the same performance level globally, yet the head-to-head result shows the FirePro has a clear edge in raw OpenCL throughput.

The deltaPct of -18.1 percent for the Radeon R7 Graphics in this specific test is noteworthy because it is larger than any delta observed among their respective nearest rivals. In other words, the performance difference between these two AMD parts is more pronounced than the differences between either GPU and its closest competitors. This suggests that while both are entry-level mobile solutions, the FirePro W5130M delivers meaningfully better compute performance, enough to pull ahead of the R7 Graphics by a margin that could matter for OpenCL-accelerated applications.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data shows one clear winner. The AMD FirePro W5130M wins the only head-to-head test, taking the Geekbench OpenCL result with a score of 4,904 against 4,015 for the Radeon R7 Graphics. This gives the FirePro a 1-0 record in winsA/winsB terms, with the R7 Graphics failing to secure a single victory in the available data.

For the Radeon R7 Graphics, its strengths lie elsewhere. While it loses the compute benchmark, its average benchmark score of 4,998 actually exceeds the FirePro's 4,904. This is an interesting divergence: the R7 Graphics performs better in aggregate across its benchmark suite (which includes a Geekbench Vulkan score of 5,980), yet loses the sole head-to-head OpenCL test. The Vulkan result of 5,980 is notably strong, suggesting that the R7 Graphics may be better suited to Vulkan-based workloads, though no direct Vulkan comparison with the FirePro is available.

The FirePro W5130M, by contrast, has only one benchmark result—the OpenCL score of 4,904—and its average matches that single result. This means the head-to-head victory is its only documented win, but it is a decisive one. For users prioritizing OpenCL compute, the FirePro is the clear choice based on this data. For those who might leverage Vulkan, the R7 Graphics shows potential, but without a direct Vulkan head-to-head, that remains speculative.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations, and this difference is central to understanding their performance profiles. The AMD Radeon R7 Graphics is built on GCN 2.0, using the Spectre Lite chip, and is classified as a GCN 2.0 IGP from the Kaveri generation. The AMD FirePro W5130M, conversely, uses GCN 1.0 with the Tropo chip, belonging to the FirePro Mobile (Wx100M) generation. This generational gap means the R7 Graphics has a more recent instruction set and potentially better feature support, but the FirePro's older architecture is paired with a larger compute configuration.

The underlying silicon differs markedly. The R7 Graphics uses a 28 nm process from GlobalFoundries, while the FirePro W5130M also uses 28 nm but from TSMC. The R7 Graphics packs 2,410 million transistors on a 245 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 9.8M per mm². The FirePro W5130M, by contrast, has 1,500 million transistors on a much smaller 123 mm² die, resulting in a higher density of 12.2M per mm². The smaller, denser die of the FirePro suggests a more efficient layout, even though it has fewer total transistors.

Core configurations reinforce this disparity. The FirePro W5130M features 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 16 render output units (ROPs). The Radeon R7 Graphics is equipped with 384 shading units, 24 TMUs, and only 8 ROPs. This gives the FirePro a 33 percent advantage in shading units and TMUs, and a 100 percent advantage in ROPs. These differences directly explain the FirePro's higher pixel rate of 14.80 GPixel/s versus 5.760 GPixel/s for the R7 Graphics, as well as its texture rate of 29.60 GTexel/s versus 17.28 GTexel/s. The FP32 compute also favors the FirePro at 947.2 GFLOPS compared to 553.0 GFLOPS for the R7 Graphics, which aligns with the observed OpenCL benchmark delta.

Memory architecture is another fundamental split. The Radeon R7 Graphics uses system-shared memory, with bandwidth described as system dependent and no dedicated VRAM. The FirePro W5130M, however, comes with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 64.00 GB/s of bandwidth. This dedicated memory arrangement is a critical advantage for the FirePro, particularly in bandwidth-sensitive workloads, and it explains why the FirePro can sustain higher throughput in compute tasks despite its older architecture.

Specification Differences

Several specification fields separate these two GPUs, and they map directly onto the performance differences observed.

Process Node: Both use 28 nm, but the foundry differs—GlobalFoundries for the R7 Graphics, TSMC for the FirePro W5130M.

Transistors / Die Size: The R7 Graphics has 2,410 million transistors on a 245 mm² die; the FirePro has 1,500 million on 123 mm². Density is 9.8M/mm² for the R7 Graphics versus 12.2M/mm² for the FirePro.

Clocks: The R7 Graphics has no listed base or boost clock, and its memory clock is "System Shared." The FirePro has a base clock of 900 MHz, a boost clock of 925 MHz, and a memory clock of 1000 MHz (4 Gbps effective).

Memory: The R7 Graphics uses system-shared memory with no dedicated size, type, bus width, or fixed bandwidth. The FirePro features 2 GB GDDR5, a 128-bit bus, and 64.00 GB/s bandwidth.

Shading Units / TMUs / ROPs: 384 / 24 / 8 for the R7 Graphics versus 512 / 32 / 16 for the FirePro.

Pixel / Texture / FP32 Rates: 5.760 GPixel/s, 17.28 GTexel/s, 553.0 GFLOPS for the R7 Graphics; 14.80 GPixel/s, 29.60 GTexel/s, 947.2 GFLOPS for the FirePro.

TDP: The R7 Graphics is rated at 25 W; the FirePro has no listed TDP.

Slot Width / Bus Interface: The R7 Graphics is an IGP with a bus interface of "IGP" and motherboard-dependent display outputs. The FirePro uses PCIe 3.0 x16.

DirectX Support: The R7 Graphics supports DirectX 12 (12_0); the FirePro supports DirectX 12 (11_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170.

Release Date: The R7 Graphics launched on 2014-02-16; the FirePro on 2015-10-01. Both are end-of-life products.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU performs better in OpenCL compute workloads?

A: The AMD FirePro W5130M scores 4,904 in Geekbench OpenCL, compared to 4,015 for the AMD Radeon R7 Graphics, giving the FirePro an 18.1 percent lead in this test.

Q: Does the Radeon R7 Graphics have any benchmark advantage over the FirePro W5130M?

A: The R7 Graphics has a higher average benchmark score of 4,998 versus 4,904 for the FirePro, and it has a strong Geekbench Vulkan score of 5,980. However, the FirePro wins the sole head-to-head OpenCL comparison.

Q: How do the core configurations compare between the two GPUs?

A: The FirePro W5130M has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, while the Radeon R7 Graphics has 384 shading units, 24 TMUs, and 8 ROPs. The FirePro thus has 33 percent more shading units and TMUs, and double the ROPs.

Q: What is the memory setup for each GPU?

A: The Radeon R7 Graphics uses system-shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent. The FirePro W5130M has 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus with 64.00 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are there architectural differences that explain the performance gap?

A: Yes. The R7 Graphics uses GCN 2.0 (Spectre Lite) while the FirePro uses GCN 1.0 (Tropo). The FirePro also has a higher transistor density (12.2M/mm² versus 9.8M/mm²) and a larger compute configuration, despite having fewer total transistors (1,500 million versus 2,410 million).

Q: Which GPU supports newer DirectX features?

A: The Radeon R7 Graphics supports DirectX 12 (12_0), while the FirePro W5130M supports DirectX 12 (11_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.2.170.