GeForce 945A vs Intel UHD Graphics P630
GeForce 945A
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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 GeForce 945A is positioned at rank 262 and the Intel UHD Graphics P630 is on rank 263, so the GeForce 945A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 945A
Performance Per Dollar Intel UHD Graphics P630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics P630 uses modern memory architecture. 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 GeForce 945A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 945A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics P630.
| Insight | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 945A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $25 versus $50 for the Intel UHD Graphics P630, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 100.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 GeForce 945A and Intel UHD Graphics P630
GeForce 945A
The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 945A scores 1,852 and the Intel UHD Graphics P630 reaches 1,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 945A is built on Maxwell while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 945A) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A) vs 0.4608 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 1189 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,852 | 1,848 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9132 TFLOPS+98% | 0.4608 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1189 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 945A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 has 0 MB. The GeForce 945A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945A) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A) vs Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Gen 9.5. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GeForce 945A) vs H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 (Intel UHD Graphics P630).
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) | Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | Gen 9.5 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 945A draws 33W versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 15W — a 75% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 945A) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 15W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 56.1 | 123.2+120% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 945A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100 and now averages $50. The GeForce 945A costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (GeForce 945A) vs 37.0 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) — the GeForce 945A offers 100.3% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 945A | Intel UHD Graphics P630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-50% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.1+100% | 37.0 |
| Codename | GM108 | Coffee Lake GT2 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | May 24 2018 |
| Ranking | #705 | #640 |
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