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FirePro M6000 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630

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FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz
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Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
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FirePro M6000 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 Performance Spectrum

FirePro M6000
2 GB 43
1,820
0.0%
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brand logoRadeon RX 6300M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 7700S
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Intel UHD Graphics P630
Shared System RAM 15
1,848
+1.5%
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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.

FirePro M6000 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 M6000

2012

Why 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 M6000 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    200% HIGHER MSRP
    $300 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.1 vs 18.5 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • ❌186.7% higher power demand at 43W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 204.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.5 vs 6.1 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 43W, a 28W reduction.

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.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (1,848 vs 1,820), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro M6000 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 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?
Intel UHD Graphics P630 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $200 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $300, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 204.6% (18.5 vs 6.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p, Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro M6000 has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro M6000 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro M6000

The FirePro M6000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,820 points.

Intel

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 M6000 scores 1,820 and the Intel UHD Graphics P630 reaches 1,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M6000 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 M6000) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000) vs 0.4608 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P630).

FeatureFirePro M6000Intel UHD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score
1,820
1,848+2%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
640+233%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.024 TFLOPS+122%
0.4608 TFLOPS
ROPs
16+433%
3
TMUs
40+67%
24
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro M6000Intel 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 M6000 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. FirePro M6000 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 M6000 and System on the Intel UHD Graphics P630.

FeatureFirePro M6000Intel 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: 11.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro M6000Intel UHD Graphics P630
DirectX
11.1
12+8%
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+100%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000) vs Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs Gen 9.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000) vs H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 (Intel UHD Graphics P630).

FeatureFirePro M6000Intel UHD Graphics P630
Encoder
VCE 1.0
Quick Sync (Coffee Lake)
Decoder
UVD 4.0
Gen 9.5
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M6000 draws 43W versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 15W — a 96.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M6000) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

FeatureFirePro M6000Intel UHD Graphics P630
TDP
43W
15W-65%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
—
Height
0mm
—
Slots
0
—
Temp (Load)
85
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
42.3
123.2+191%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro M6000 came in at $300, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics P630 was 66.7% cheaper ($200 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 6.1 (FirePro M6000) vs 18.5 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) — the Intel UHD Graphics P630 offers 203.3% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics P630 (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureFirePro M6000Intel UHD Graphics P630
MSRP
$300
$100-67%
Performance per Dollar
6.1
18.5+203%
Codename
Heathrow
Coffee Lake GT2
Release
July 1 2012
May 24 2018
Ranking
#710
#640
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