HD Graphics P530 vs FirePro M5950

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M5950

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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	HD Graphics P530	FirePro M5950
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

HD Graphics P530 Benchmark Check

FirePro M5950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of HD Graphics P530 and FirePro M5950

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The HD Graphics P530 scores 1,310 and the FirePro M5950 reaches 1,314 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics P530 is built on Generation 9.0 while the FirePro M5950 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm+ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics P530) vs 480 (FirePro M5950). Raw compute: 0.4416 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P530) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (FirePro M5950).

Feature	HD Graphics P530	FirePro M5950
G3D Mark Score	1,310	1,314
Architecture	Generation 9.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm+	40 nm
Shading Units	192	480+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4416 TFLOPS	0.696 TFLOPS+58%
ROPs	3	8+167%
TMUs	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics P530	FirePro M5950
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The HD Graphics P530 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M5950 has 1 GB. The FirePro M5950 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	FirePro M5950
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P530) vs 11.2 (FirePro M5950). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 5.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	FirePro M5950
DirectX	12 (12_1)+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+12%	4.1
Max Displays	3	5+67%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 5 (HD Graphics P530) vs None (FirePro M5950). Decoder: Quick Sync 5 vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9 (HD Graphics P530) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (FirePro M5950).

Feature	HD Graphics P530	FirePro M5950
Encoder	Quick Sync 5	None
Decoder	Quick Sync 5	UVD 3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2

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Power & Dimensions

The HD Graphics P530 draws 15W versus the FirePro M5950's 35W — a 80% difference. The HD Graphics P530 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics P530) vs 350W (FirePro M5950). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	HD Graphics P530	FirePro M5950
TDP	15W-57%	35W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	87.3+133%	37.5

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Value Analysis

The HD Graphics P530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro M5950 launched at $200 and now averages $200. The HD Graphics P530 costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (HD Graphics P530) vs 6.6 (FirePro M5950) — the HD Graphics P530 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics P530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).

Feature	HD Graphics P530	FirePro M5950
MSRP	$0-100%	$200
Avg Price (30d)	$0-100%	$200
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	6.6
Codename	Skylake GT2	Whistler
Release	September 1 2015	January 4 2011
Ranking	#859	#795