FirePro M5100 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630

CPU

GPU

FirePro M5100

2013Core: 725 MHzBoost: 775 MHz

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Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro M5100

2 GB 150

1,874

+1.4%

Radeon HD 6750

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Intel UHD Graphics P630

Shared System RAM 15

1,848

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

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 M5100

2013

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Intel UHD Graphics P630: it remains the more sensible modern option while Intel UHD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌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

2018

Why 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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

FirePro M5100

2013

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Intel UHD Graphics P630: it remains the more sensible modern option while Intel UHD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why 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

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 18.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro M5100 better than Intel UHD Graphics P630?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,874 vs 1,848 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro M5100 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

FirePro M5100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 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 M5100 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. FirePro M5100 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 1.4% higher G3D Mark. Intel UHD Graphics P630 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Intel UHD Graphics P630 make more sense than FirePro M5100?

Yes. Intel UHD Graphics P630 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 150W), and staying closer to $100 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of FirePro M5100. The trade-off is that FirePro M5100 currently gives you 1.4% higher G3D Mark. Intel UHD Graphics P630 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 M5100 Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics P630 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro M5100	Intel UHD Graphics P630
1080p
low	28 FPS	30 FPS
medium	17 FPS	22 FPS
high	10 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	13 FPS	23 FPS
medium	7 FPS	14 FPS
high	3 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	9 FPS
medium	3 FPS	6 FPS
high	1 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro M5100	Intel UHD Graphics P630
1080p
low	40 FPS	76 FPS
medium	21 FPS	50 FPS
high	15 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	18 FPS	48 FPS
medium	10 FPS	26 FPS
high	6 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	23 FPS
medium	3 FPS	14 FPS
high	3 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro M5100	Intel UHD Graphics P630
1080p
low	84 FPS	83 FPS
medium	67 FPS	67 FPS
high	56 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	62 FPS
medium	51 FPS	50 FPS
high	42 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	42 FPS
medium	34 FPS	33 FPS
high	28 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro M5100	Intel UHD Graphics P630
1080p
low	84 FPS	72 FPS
medium	67 FPS	56 FPS
high	56 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	34 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	13 FPS
medium	51 FPS	11 FPS
high	42 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	10 FPS
medium	31 FPS	7 FPS
high	26 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	5 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5100 and Intel UHD Graphics P630

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.

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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

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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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro M5100 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 has 0 MB. The FirePro M5100 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	FirePro M5100	Intel UHD Graphics P630
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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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%

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro M5100 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100. The FirePro M5100 costs 100+% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. 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 Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).