AMD FirePro W5130M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M Comparison

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M and AMD FirePro W5130M are both end-of-life mobile graphics solutions built on a 28 nm TSMC process, yet they target different segments of the laptop market. The data shows a clear performance gap in the single available head-to-head benchmark, with the GTX 760M holding a decisive lead. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, architectural differences, and specification disparities between the two GPUs, all sourced strictly from the provided facts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct benchmark comparison available is the Geekbench OpenCL test, and the results are unambiguous. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M scores 5604 points, while the AMD FirePro W5130M scores 4904 points. This translates to a 14.3% advantage for the NVIDIA part, marking it as the winner of this specific test. According to the data, this is the sole head-to-head benchmark, and the GTX 760M claims the only win (winsA: 1, winsB: 0).

Looking at the broader context from the average benchmark scores, the GTX 760M’s lead persists. Its average benchmark score is 5236, while the FirePro W5130M’s average is 4904. This difference of 332 points reinforces the OpenCL result, suggesting that the NVIDIA GPU maintains a consistent performance edge across various workloads. The percentile rankings also reflect this hierarchy: the GTX 760M sits at the 31st percentile of all GPUs, while the FirePro W5130M sits at the 29th percentile.

The nearest rivals for each card provide further reference points. The GTX 760M’s closest competitor is the NVIDIA Quadro 4000M with an average score of 5211, a mere 0.5% behind. It is also 0.9% ahead of the GeForce 940M (5284) and 1.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon R7 M260X (5161). Conversely, the FirePro W5130M’s performance is nearly identical to its closest rivals: it is just 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB (4901) and 0.2% ahead of the GeForce GTS 450 (4893). It trails the AMD Radeon R7 M265 (4929) and Radeon R7 M360 (4931) by 0.5% each. These figures show that while the GTX 760M is positioned in a cluster of mid-range performers, the FirePro W5130M is at the edge of a similar performance tier, significantly behind the NVIDIA part.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the benchmark data, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M is the clear winner in raw compute performance. Its 14.3% lead in the Geekbench OpenCL test, which is a strong indicator of general-purpose compute and shader workloads, means it should be the more capable GPU for tasks that leverage OpenCL acceleration. This includes applications like video encoding, image processing, and certain scientific or engineering simulations. The GTX 760M’s higher average benchmark score (5236 vs 4904) across all tests further solidifies its position as the better overall performer for users prioritizing raw speed.

For the AMD FirePro W5130M, there is no benchmark category where it comes out ahead. With zero wins in the head-to-head comparison and a lower average score, the data does not support a performance-based advantage. However, its role as a FirePro part, which is a professional mobile workstation series, suggests a different focus. While its raw performance is lower, its positioning within the FirePro lineup (generation: FirePro Mobile Wx100M) implies a design intent for certified professional applications and stability, though the benchmark data in this pack does not quantify those aspects. Therefore, in terms of measurable performance, the GTX 760M wins all compute-oriented tasks, while the FirePro W5130M’s value proposition lies outside the scope of the provided benchmarks.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on fundamentally different architectures. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M uses the Kepler architecture, with a chip designated as GK106S. In contrast, the AMD FirePro W5130M is based on the older GCN 1.0 architecture, using the Tropo chip. Both are manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor budgets are notably different. The NVIDIA chip contains 2,540 million transistors on a die size of 221 mm², resulting in a transistor density of 11.5 million transistors per mm². The AMD chip, meanwhile, is smaller and less complex, packing 1,500 million transistors onto a 123 mm² die, giving it a slightly higher density of 12.2 million transistors per mm².

The compute resources differ significantly. The GTX 760M is equipped with 768 shading units, 64 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 16 raster operation pipelines (ROPs). The FirePro W5130M has fewer of these: 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. This disparity in core counts directly explains the performance gap, as the NVIDIA GPU has 50% more shaders and double the TMUs. Clock speeds, however, favor the AMD part. The FirePro W5130M runs at a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 925 MHz, whereas the GTX 760M has a lower base clock of 628 MHz and a boost clock of 719 MHz. Despite the clock speed disadvantage, the NVIDIA GPU’s higher core count and architectural efficiency allow it to achieve superior throughput. The output rates confirm this: the GTX 760M has a pixel rate of 11.50 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 46.02 GTexel/s, while the FirePro W5130M has a higher pixel rate of 14.80 GPixel/s but a much lower texture rate of 29.60 GTexel/s. In terms of floating-point performance, the GTX 760M delivers 1,104.4 GFLOPS, which is 16.6% higher than the FirePro W5130M’s 947.2 GFLOPS.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU performed better in the Geekbench OpenCL benchmark?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M scored 5604, which is 14.3% higher than the AMD FirePro W5130M’s score of 4904.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each card?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M has an average benchmark score of 5236, while the AMD FirePro W5130M has an average score of 4904.

Q: How many shading units does each GPU have?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M has 768 shading units, whereas the AMD FirePro W5130M has 512 shading units.

Q: Are the memory configurations different between the two?

A: No, both have 2 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus. The NVIDIA card has a bandwidth of 64.13 GB/s, and the AMD card has a bandwidth of 64.00 GB/s.

Q: What is the difference in their process nodes?

A: There is no difference; both the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M and the AMD FirePro W5130M are manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC.

Q: How do their average scores compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 760M is 0.5% behind the Quadro 4000M and 0.9% behind the GeForce 940M. The FirePro W5130M is 0.1% ahead of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB and 0.5% behind the Radeon R7 M265.

Specification Differences

The table below outlines the key areas where the two GPUs differ according to the data.

| Field | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M | AMD FirePro W5130M |

|:---|:---|:---|

| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |

| Chip | GK106S | Tropo |

| Generation | GeForce 700M | FirePro Mobile (Wx100M) |

| Transistors | 2,540 million | 1,500 million |

| Die Size | 221 mm² | 123 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 11.5M / mm² | 12.2M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 628 MHz | 900 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 719 MHz | 925 MHz |

| Bandwidth | 64.13 GB/s | 64.00 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 768 | 512 |

| TMUs | 64 | 32 |

| Pixel Rate | 11.50 GPixel/s | 14.80 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 46.02 GTexel/s | 29.60 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 1,104.4 GFLOPS | 947.2 GFLOPS |

| TDP | 55 W | Not specified |

| Slot Width | MXM Module | Not specified |

| Power Connectors | None | Not specified |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | Not specified |

| Vulkan Version | 1.2.175 | 1.2.170 |

| DirectX Support | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |

| Release Date | 2013-05-29 | 2015-10-01 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 600M | FirePro Mobility |

| Successor | GeForce 800M | Radeon Pro Mobile |

| Geekbench OpenCL Score | 5604 | 4904 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 5236 | 4904 |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 31 | 29 |

The Verdict

Based strictly on the data provided, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M is the superior performer. Its 14.3% lead in the Geekbench OpenCL test and its higher average benchmark score (5236 vs 4904) make it the clear choice for any user whose priority is compute performance. The benchmark results show that the GTX 760M is positioned among rivals like the Quadro 4000M and GeForce 940M, while the FirePro W5130M is grouped with much older or lower-tier parts like the GeForce GTS 450 and Radeon R7 M265. For tasks that rely on OpenCL acceleration, the data indicates the GTX 760M is the stronger option.

The AMD FirePro W5130M, however, might be selected for other reasons not captured in the benchmarks. Its architecture is the older GCN 1.0, and it has a smaller die and fewer transistors, which could imply different power characteristics, though the TDP is not specified in the data. Its position as a FirePro part suggests it was designed for professional mobile workstations, but there is no benchmark or specification in the fact pack that demonstrates an advantage in that domain. Therefore, from a pure performance perspective, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M wins every measurable category. A user would pick the FirePro W5130M only if they have a specific need for a FirePro-branded product, as the data shows no performance benefit for doing so. The NVIDIA GPU is simply faster across the board.