FirePro V5900 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630

FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz
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Intel UHD Graphics 630

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
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FirePro V5900 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630 Performance Spectrum

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 V5900 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630: 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).
  • Intel UHD Graphics 630 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.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

2017

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.
  • 2017 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?
FirePro V5900 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.1% in PassMark G3D (1,232 vs 1,231), 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.

FirePro V5900 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

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.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 630

The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,231 points.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the Intel UHD Graphics 630 reaches 1,231 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 630).

FeatureFirePro V5900Intel UHD Graphics 630
G3D Mark Score
1,232
1,231
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Generation 9.5
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
512+178%
184
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6144 TFLOPS+45%
0.4232 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+967%
3
TMUs
32+39%
23

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V5900Intel UHD Graphics 630
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 Intel UHD Graphics 630 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 Intel UHD Graphics 630.

FeatureFirePro V5900Intel UHD Graphics 630
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 630's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureFirePro V5900Intel UHD Graphics 630
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
229mm
Height
112mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
16.4
82.1+401%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V5900 came in at $599, while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 630 was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (FirePro V5900) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 630) — the Intel UHD Graphics 630 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics 630 (2017 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V5900Intel UHD Graphics 630
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.1
Infinity
Codename
Cayman
Comet Lake GT2
Release
May 24 2011
October 1 2017
Ranking
#812
#824

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