GeForce 930MX vs HD Graphics P630

NVIDIA

GeForce 930MX

2016Core: 952 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz
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HD Graphics P630

2016Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
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GeForce 930MX vs HD Graphics P630 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.

GeForce 930MX 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.

GeForce 930MX

2016

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 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 GeForce 930MX is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

HD Graphics P630

2016

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

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 16.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 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 0.2% in PassMark G3D (1,280 vs 1,278), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 930MX 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?
GeForce 930MX 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.

GeForce 930MX vs HD Graphics P630 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce 930MX

The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.

Intel

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the HD Graphics P630 reaches 1,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the HD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 192 (HD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 930MXHD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score
1,278
1,280
Architecture
Maxwell
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
384+100%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7834 TFLOPS+85%
0.4224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1020 MHz
1100 MHz+8%
ROPs
8+167%
3
TMUs
24
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 930MX gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The HD Graphics P630 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 930MXHD Graphics P630
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 930MX has 2 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. GeForce 930MX gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 930MX and System on the HD Graphics P630.

FeatureGeForce 930MXHD Graphics P630
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce 930MXHD Graphics P630
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.1
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
0
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 930MX) vs Quick Sync Video (HD Graphics P630). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (HD Graphics P630).

FeatureGeForce 930MXHD Graphics P630
Encoder
None
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP6)
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the HD Graphics P630's 15W — a 12.5% difference. The HD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 1W (HD Graphics P630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce 930MXHD Graphics P630
TDP
17W
15W-12%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
75.2
85.3+13%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 930MX came in at $80, while the HD Graphics P630 launched at $0. On MSRP, HD Graphics P630 was 100+% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.0 (GeForce 930MX) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P630) — the HD Graphics P630 offers Infinity% better value.

FeatureGeForce 930MXHD Graphics P630
MSRP
$80
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
16.0
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
March 1 2016
August 5 2016
Ranking
#805
#822

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