GeForce GTX 870M vs Radeon Pro WX 4130
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Radeon Pro WX 4130 with GeForce GTX 870M, including specs and performance data.
GTX 870M outperforms Pro WX 4130 by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 598 | 490 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | 8.09 | 6.20 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| GPU code name | Baffin | GK104 |
| Market segment | Mobile workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 1 March 2017 (7 years ago) | 12 March 2014 (10 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 640 | 1344 |
| Core clock speed | 1002 MHz | 941 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1053 MHz | 967 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 3,000 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 42.12 | 108.3 |
| Floating-point processing power | 1.348 TFLOPS | 2.599 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 24 |
| TMUs | 40 | 112 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | medium sized | large |
| Bus support | no data | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
| SLI options | - | + |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Standard memory configuration | no data | GDDR5 |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1500 MHz | Up to 2500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 120.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | no data | Up to 3840x2160 |
| LVDS signal support | no data | Up to 1920x1200 |
| VGA аnalog display support | no data | Up to 2048x1536 |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | no data | Up to 3840x2160 |
| HDMI | - | + |
| HDCP content protection | - | + |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | - | + |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | - | + |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| FreeSync | + | - |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | - | + |
| Optimus | - | + |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | - | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 30−35
−53.3%
| 46
+53.3%
|
| 4K | 12−14
−58.3%
| 19
+58.3%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Atomic Heart | 12−14
−61.5%
|
21−24
+61.5%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14
−33.3%
|
16−18
+33.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−12
−54.5%
|
16−18
+54.5%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Atomic Heart | 12−14
−61.5%
|
21−24
+61.5%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 21−24
−60.9%
|
35−40
+60.9%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14
−33.3%
|
16−18
+33.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−12
−54.5%
|
16−18
+54.5%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 16−18
−75%
|
27−30
+75%
|
| Fortnite | 30−35
−54.5%
|
50−55
+54.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 24−27
−48%
|
35−40
+48%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 12−14
−61.5%
|
21−24
+61.5%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 21−24
−42.9%
|
30−33
+42.9%
|
| Valorant | 65−70
−30.8%
|
85−90
+30.8%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Atomic Heart | 12−14
−61.5%
|
21−24
+61.5%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 21−24
−60.9%
|
35−40
+60.9%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14
−33.3%
|
16−18
+33.3%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 90−95
−41.9%
|
130−140
+41.9%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−12
−54.5%
|
16−18
+54.5%
|
| Dota 2 | 45−50
−37%
|
60−65
+37%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 16−18
−75%
|
27−30
+75%
|
| Fortnite | 30−35
−54.5%
|
50−55
+54.5%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 24−27
−48%
|
35−40
+48%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 12−14
−61.5%
|
21−24
+61.5%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 20−22
−80%
|
36
+80%
|
| Metro Exodus | 10−11
−70%
|
16−18
+70%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 21−24
−42.9%
|
30−33
+42.9%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
−86.7%
|
28
+86.7%
|
| Valorant | 65−70
−30.8%
|
85−90
+30.8%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 21−24
−60.9%
|
35−40
+60.9%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 12−14
−33.3%
|
16−18
+33.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−12
−54.5%
|
16−18
+54.5%
|
| Dota 2 | 45−50
−37%
|
60−65
+37%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 16−18
−75%
|
27−30
+75%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 24−27
−48%
|
35−40
+48%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 12−14
−61.5%
|
21−24
+61.5%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 21−24
−42.9%
|
30−33
+42.9%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 14−16
+0%
|
15
+0%
|
| Valorant | 65−70
−30.8%
|
85−90
+30.8%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 30−35
−54.5%
|
50−55
+54.5%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
−37.5%
|
10−12
+37.5%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 40−45
−54.8%
|
65−70
+54.8%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 6−7
−100%
|
12−14
+100%
|
| Metro Exodus | 5−6
−80%
|
9−10
+80%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 35−40
−19.4%
|
40−45
+19.4%
|
| Valorant | 60−65
−54.8%
|
95−100
+54.8%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 7−8
−171%
|
18−20
+171%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 4−5
−75%
|
7−8
+75%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 10−12
−63.6%
|
18−20
+63.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 12−14
−53.8%
|
20−22
+53.8%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 9−10
−66.7%
|
14−16
+66.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 9−10
−44.4%
|
12−14
+44.4%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 10−12
−54.5%
|
16−18
+54.5%
|
4K
High Preset
| Atomic Heart | 5−6
−40%
|
7−8
+40%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
−11.8%
|
18−20
+11.8%
|
| Metro Exodus | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 2−3
−300%
|
8−9
+300%
|
| Valorant | 27−30
−57.1%
|
40−45
+57.1%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 3−4
−200%
|
9−10
+200%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
−50%
|
3−4
+50%
|
| Dota 2 | 18−20
−63.2%
|
30−35
+63.2%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 6−7
−50%
|
9−10
+50%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 8−9
−75%
|
14−16
+75%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 3−4
−100%
|
6−7
+100%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 6−7
−33.3%
|
8−9
+33.3%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 6−7
−33.3%
|
8−9
+33.3%
|
This is how Pro WX 4130 and GTX 870M compete in popular games:
- GTX 870M is 53% faster in 1080p
- GTX 870M is 58% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with 4K resolution and the High Preset, the GTX 870M is 300% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- GTX 870M is ahead in 63 tests (98%)
- there's a draw in 1 test (2%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 5.76 | 8.83 |
| Recency | 1 March 2017 | 12 March 2014 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 50 Watt | 100 Watt |
Pro WX 4130 has an age advantage of 2 years, a 33.3% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.
GTX 870M, on the other hand, has a 53.3% higher aggregate performance score.
The GeForce GTX 870M is our recommended choice as it beats the Radeon Pro WX 4130 in performance tests.
Be aware that Radeon Pro WX 4130 is a mobile workstation card while GeForce GTX 870M is a mobile workstation one.
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