FirePro M5950 vs HD Graphics P530
FirePro M5950
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HD Graphics P530
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The FirePro M5950 is positioned at rank #181 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro M5950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics P530.
| Insight | FirePro M5950 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M5950 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5950 and HD Graphics P530
FirePro M5950
The FirePro M5950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,314 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.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro M5950 scores 1,314 and the HD Graphics P530 reaches 1,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5950 is built on TeraScale 2 while the HD Graphics P530 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 480 (FirePro M5950) vs 192 (HD Graphics P530). Raw compute: 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950) vs 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,314 | 1,310 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 480+150% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.696 TFLOPS+58% | 0.4416 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 24+50% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro M5950 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P530 has 0 MB. The FirePro M5950 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro M5950) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P530). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (12_1)+7% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 5+67% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (FirePro M5950) vs Quick Sync 5 (HD Graphics P530). Decoder: UVD 3 vs Quick Sync 5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Quick Sync 5 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | Quick Sync 5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro M5950 draws 35W versus the HD Graphics P530's 15W — a 80% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5950) vs 1W (HD Graphics P530). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 15W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 37.5 | 87.3+133% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5950 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the HD Graphics P530 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The HD Graphics P530 costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (FirePro M5950) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P530) — the HD Graphics P530 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics P530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro M5950 | HD Graphics P530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.6 | Infinity |
| Codename | Whistler | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | January 4 2011 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #795 | #859 |
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