FirePro V5900 vs HD Graphics P630

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 V5900 vs HD Graphics P630 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro V5900 vs HD 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 V5900

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅HD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro V5900 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

HD Graphics P630

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W 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.
❌2016 hardware with Unknown 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 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

HD Graphics P630 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.9% in PassMark G3D (1,280 vs 1,232), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro V5900 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?

FirePro V5900 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. HD Graphics P630 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V5900 vs HD Graphics P630 Technical Specifications

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

FirePro V5900

The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.

HD Graphics P630

The HD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 5 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,280 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the HD Graphics P630 reaches 1,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the HD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 192 (HD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P630).

Feature	FirePro V5900	HD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score	1,232	1,280+4%
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Generation 9.5
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm++
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6144 TFLOPS+45%	0.4224 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+967%	3
TMUs	32+33%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5900	HD 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 V5900 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. FirePro V5900 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 V5900 and System on the HD Graphics P630.

Feature	FirePro V5900	HD 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: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P630). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	FirePro V5900	HD Graphics P630
DirectX	11.2	12 (12_1)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs Quick Sync Video (HD Graphics P630). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (HD Graphics P630).

Feature	FirePro V5900	HD Graphics P630
Encoder	None	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	UVD 3.1	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the HD Graphics P630's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The HD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 1W (HD Graphics P630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	FirePro V5900	HD Graphics P630
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	229mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	16.4	85.3+420%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V5900 came in at $599, while the HD Graphics P630 launched at $0. On MSRP, HD Graphics P630 was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (FirePro V5900) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P630) — the HD Graphics P630 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is HD Graphics P630 (2016 vs 2011).

Feature	FirePro V5900	HD Graphics P630
MSRP	$599	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	2.1	Infinity
Codename	Cayman	Kaby Lake GT2
Release	May 24 2011	August 5 2016
Ranking	#812	#822

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