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FirePro M6000
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Intel UHD Graphics P630
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro M6000 is positioned at rank 193 and the Intel UHD Graphics P630 is on rank 263, so the FirePro M6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000
Performance Per Dollar Intel UHD Graphics P630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Intel UHD Graphics P630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro M6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| 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
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $50 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.5% better value per dollar than the FirePro M6000.
| Insight | FirePro M6000 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 M6000 and Intel UHD Graphics P630
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 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 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).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Intel 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M6000 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 has 0 MB. The FirePro M6000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | 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: 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.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 | 12+8% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
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).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Intel 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 |
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.
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Intel 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% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M6000 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.4 (FirePro M6000) vs 37.0 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) — the Intel UHD Graphics P630 offers 1.6% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | FirePro M6000 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300 | $100-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.4 | 37.0+2% |
| Codename | Heathrow | Coffee Lake GT2 |
| Release | July 1 2012 | May 24 2018 |
| Ranking | #710 | #640 |
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