FirePro M5100
Intel UHD Graphics P630
FirePro M5100 vs Intel UHD 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 M5100 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 FPS Benchmarks
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FirePro M5100 vs Intel UHD 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 M5100
2013Why buy it
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
- ✅Intel UHD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro M5100 is the less risky modern option long term.
Trade-offs
- ❌2013 hardware with 2 GB 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 18.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
- ❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.
Intel UHD Graphics P630
2018Why buy it
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W 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 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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FirePro M5100 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
FirePro M5100
The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.
Intel UHD Graphics P630
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 24 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,848 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the Intel UHD Graphics P630 reaches 1,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 0.4608 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,874+1% | 1,848 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 640+233% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS+115% | 0.4608 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 1200 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M5100 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. FirePro M5100 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 M5100 and System on the Intel UHD Graphics P630.
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL11_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100) vs Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs Gen 9.5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100) vs H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 (Intel UHD Graphics P630).
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.0 | Gen 9.5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1 | H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 82mm | — |
| Height | 70mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.5 | 123.2+886% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the FirePro M5100 came in at $0, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100. On MSRP, FirePro M5100 was 100+% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro M5100) vs 18.5 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) — the FirePro M5100 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics P630 (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | FirePro M5100 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 18.5 |
| Codename | Venus | Coffee Lake GT2 |
| Release | October 16 2013 | May 24 2018 |
| Ranking | #701 | #640 |
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