NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M vs NVIDIA GeForce MX130

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Performance
GeForce GT 540M
8881% of 104,598
GeForce MX130224% better
2,8753% of 104,598

The GeForce MX130 has 224% better performance than the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 540M
No data available
GeForce MX130
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 540M and the GeForce MX130 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2011. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF108) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GT 540M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GT 540M includes 96 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 672 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 540M has the 471st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce MX130 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2017. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The MX130 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 40.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The MX130 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,109 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,189 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The MX130 has the 307th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.75% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermiMaxwell
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2011Q4 2017
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
Low - 1080p
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8 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce MX35026.2+232%
GeForce MX25020+154%
Radeon 540X12.5+59%
Radeon RX 550 Mobile12.1+54%
GeForce MX1307.88

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GT 540M
8881% of 104,598
GeForce MX130224% better
2,8753% of 104,598

The GeForce MX130 has 224% better performance than the GeForce GT 540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GT 540M is ranked 471st with a score of 888, and the GeForce MX130 is ranked 307th with a score of 2,875.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 540M
No data available
GeForce MX130
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 540M and the GeForce MX130 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
FirePro M51002,967+234%
Quadro M600M2,911+228%
GeForce MX1302,875+224%
Radeon 610M2,863+222%
Radeon HD 6970M2,818.5+217%
GeForce GT 620M933.5+5%
GeForce GT 625M921+4%
GeForce GT 540M888
Radeon HD 6630M877-1%
Mobility Radeon HD 5650855.5-4%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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644.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
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724.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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13,610
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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2,345
3DMark 11 Performance Score
989
3,112
(+214.66%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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78.8
PassMark G3D Mark
479
1,838
(+283.72%)
PassMark G2D Mark
88
198
(+125%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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27.9
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
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28.3
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
CodenameGF108GM108S
ArchitectureFermiMaxwell
Process Size40 nm28 nm
Transistors585 million1,020 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
Memory Size1,024 MB2 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth28.8 Gb/s40.1 Gb/s
Memory Clock900 MHz1,253 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit64 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1,024 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
Bus InterfaceMXM-A (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W30 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
CUDA Cores96384
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)1624
Render Output Units (ROP)48
Core Clock Speed672 MHz1,109 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,189 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
Pixel Fill Rate2.69 GPixel/s9.51 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate10.75 GTexel/s28.54 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance258 GFLOPS913.2 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance21.5 GFLOPS28.54 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GT 540MGeForce MX130
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.7 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.