Intel UHD Graphics P630
VS
FirePro M6000

Intel UHD Graphics P630 vs FirePro M6000

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS

FirePro M6000

2012Core: 800 MHz

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Intel UHD Graphics P630

#253
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
587%
#255
533%
#256
531%
#260
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
483%
#261
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
480%
#263
Intel UHD Graphics P630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#264
Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire
MSRP: $300|Avg: $75
99%
#265
99%
#270
GeForce GTX 960A
MSRP: $199|Avg: $60
94%
#271
Radeon HD 8770
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
94%
#273
Radeon R9 M295X
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
93%
#274
GeForce GT 325M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
92%
#275
GeForce GTS 160M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
92%
#276
GeForce GTX 470M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
92%
#277
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G
MSRP: $99|Avg: $70
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000

#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
99%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
97%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
92%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
90%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
89%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
88%
#178
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2434%
#193
FirePro M6000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
100%
#196
FirePro M4170
MSRP: $200|Avg: $80
96%
#197
GRID K140Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $500
96%
#200
Radeon Pro Duo
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799
91%
#201
P102-100
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
91%
#203
Quadro FX 2700
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
89%
#206
FirePro V3900
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
87%
#207
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
MSRP: $119|Avg: $89
87%
#208
Tesla K8
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro 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.

InsightIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro 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

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.

AMD

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).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro 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)

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro 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
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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.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro M6000
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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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.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro M6000
DirectX
12+8%
11.1
Vulkan
1.3
N/A
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
6+100%
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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).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro 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
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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.

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro 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
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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).

FeatureIntel UHD Graphics P630FirePro 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