
Intel UHD Graphics P630 vs FirePro M6000

Intel UHD Graphics P630
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Intel UHD Graphics P630 is positioned at rank 263 and the FirePro M6000 is on rank 193, 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 Intel UHD Graphics P630
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000
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 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
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 | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics P630 and FirePro M6000

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.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 scores 1,848 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is built on Generation 9.5 while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) vs 640 (FirePro M6000). Raw compute: 0.4608 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P630) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (FirePro M6000).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,848+2% | 1,820 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+++ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4608 TFLOPS | 1.024 TFLOPS+122% |
| ROPs | 3 | 16+433% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics P630 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M6000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) vs 11.1 (FirePro M6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 6+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) (Intel UHD Graphics P630) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000). Decoder: Gen 9.5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | Gen 9.5 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 draws 15W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 96.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P630) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-65% | 43W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 123.2+191% | 42.3 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FirePro M6000 launched at $300 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.0 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) vs 36.4 (FirePro M6000) — the Intel UHD Graphics P630 offers 1.6% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics P630 | FirePro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-67% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.0+2% | 36.4 |
| Codename | Coffee Lake GT2 | Heathrow |
| Release | May 24 2018 | July 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #640 | #710 |
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