FirePro 3D V5800 vs HD Graphics P630

FirePro 3D V5800

2010Core: 690 MHz
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HD Graphics P630

2016Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
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FirePro 3D V5800 vs HD Graphics P630 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro 3D V5800 vs HD Graphics P630: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V5800

2010

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
  • HD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro 3D V5800 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 393.3% higher power demand at 74W vs 15W.

HD Graphics P630

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 74W, a 59W reduction.
  • More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2016 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $479 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
HD Graphics P630 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.9% in PassMark G3D (1,280 vs 1,232), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V5800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V5800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. HD Graphics P630 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 3D V5800 vs HD Graphics P630 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 3D V5800

The FirePro 3D V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $479.

Intel

HD Graphics P630

The HD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 5 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,280 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V5800 scores 1,232 and the HD Graphics P630 reaches 1,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the HD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 192 (HD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P630).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800HD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score
1,232
1,280+4%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Generation 9.5
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
800+317%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.104 TFLOPS+161%
0.4224 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+433%
3
TMUs
40+67%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800HD Graphics P630
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V5800 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. FirePro 3D V5800 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V5800 and System on the HD Graphics P630.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800HD Graphics P630
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P630). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800HD Graphics P630
DirectX
11.0
12 (12_1)+9%
OpenGL
4.1
4.6+12%
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs Quick Sync Video (HD Graphics P630). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (HD Graphics P630).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800HD Graphics P630
Encoder
UVD 2.3
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
UVD 2.3
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5800 draws 74W versus the HD Graphics P630's 15W — a 132.6% difference. The HD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5800) vs 1W (HD Graphics P630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800HD Graphics P630
TDP
74W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
90°C
75°C-17%
Perf/Watt
16.6
85.3+414%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro 3D V5800 came in at $479, while the HD Graphics P630 launched at $0. On MSRP, HD Graphics P630 was 100+% cheaper ($479 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.6 (FirePro 3D V5800) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P630) — the HD Graphics P630 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is HD Graphics P630 (2016 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5800HD Graphics P630
MSRP
$479
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.6
Infinity
Codename
Juniper
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
April 26 2010
August 5 2016
Ranking
#780
#822

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