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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro M40003

2012

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than HD Graphics P530: it remains the more sensible modern option while HD Graphics P530 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌120% higher power demand at 33W vs 15W.

HD Graphics P530

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 33W, a 18W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

FirePro M40003

2012

HD Graphics P530

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than HD Graphics P530: it remains the more sensible modern option while HD Graphics P530 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 33W, a 18W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌120% higher power demand at 33W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro M40003 better than HD Graphics P530?

Yes. FirePro M40003 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 1,364 vs 1,310 in G3D Mark. On top of that, FirePro M40003 is a 2012 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while HD Graphics P530 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro M40003 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro M40003 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $150 MSRP. FirePro M40003 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. FirePro M40003 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $150 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 4.1% higher G3D Mark. HD Graphics P530 is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 33W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does HD Graphics P530 make more sense than FirePro M40003?

Yes. HD Graphics P530 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 33W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of FirePro M40003. The trade-off is that FirePro M40003 currently gives you 4.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro M40003 Benchmark Check

HD Graphics P530 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
1080p
low	25 FPS	15 FPS
medium	15 FPS	11 FPS
high	10 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	15 FPS	10 FPS
medium	8 FPS	6 FPS
high	4 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	4 FPS
medium	3 FPS	2 FPS
high	2 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
1080p
low	41 FPS	59 FPS
medium	21 FPS	47 FPS
high	15 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	13 FPS	44 FPS
medium	7 FPS	26 FPS
high	5 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	23 FPS
medium	2 FPS	14 FPS
high	2 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
1080p
low	61 FPS	59 FPS
medium	49 FPS	47 FPS
high	41 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	46 FPS	44 FPS
medium	37 FPS	35 FPS
high	31 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	22 FPS
4K
low	31 FPS	29 FPS
medium	25 FPS	24 FPS
high	20 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

Open FirePro M40003 Open HD Graphics P530

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
1080p
low	61 FPS	59 FPS
medium	49 FPS	47 FPS
high	41 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	10 FPS	9 FPS
medium	8 FPS	7 FPS
high	7 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	6 FPS
medium	5 FPS	4 FPS
high	4 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	2 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M40003 and HD Graphics P530

FirePro M40003

The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.

HD Graphics P530

The HD Graphics P530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,310 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M40003 scores 1,364 and the HD Graphics P530 reaches 1,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M40003 is built on GCN 1.0 while the HD Graphics P530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 512 (FirePro M40003) vs 192 (HD Graphics P530). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003) vs 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530).

Feature	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
G3D Mark Score	1,364+4%	1,310
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS+57%	0.4416 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+433%	3
TMUs	32+100%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
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 M40003 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P530 has 0 MB. The FirePro M40003 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro M40003) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P530). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+100%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M40003) vs Quick Sync 5 (HD Graphics P530). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs Quick Sync 5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530).

Feature	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
Encoder	VCE 1.0	Quick Sync 5
Decoder	UVD 4.0	Quick Sync 5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M40003 draws 33W versus the HD Graphics P530's 15W — a 75% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M40003) vs 1W (HD Graphics P530). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	FirePro M40003	HD Graphics P530
TDP	33W	15W-55%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	82mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	41.3	87.3+111%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M40003 launched at $150 MSRP, while the HD Graphics P530 launched at $0. The HD Graphics P530 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.1 (FirePro M40003) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P530) — the HD Graphics P530 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics P530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).