GeForce GT 530 vs GeForce GT 630
GeForce GT 530
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GeForce GT 630
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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 GT 530 is positioned at rank 189 and the GeForce GT 630 is on rank 126, so the GeForce GT 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 530
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce GT 630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 530 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 530.
| Insight | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $20 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 530.
| Insight | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.5%) |
| 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 GeForce GT 530 and GeForce GT 630
GeForce GT 530
The GeForce GT 530 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 662 points. Launch price was $159.
GeForce GT 630
The GeForce GT 630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 530 scores 662 and the GeForce GT 630 reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 530 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GT 630 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 530) vs 512 (GeForce GT 630). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 530) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 1785 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 662 | 685+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+50% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.825 TFLOPS | 1.828 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1188 MHz | 1785 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB | 512 KB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 530) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 630). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 530) vs None (GeForce GT 630). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 530) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 630).
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Fermi) | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 530 draws 90W versus the GeForce GT 630's 75W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GT 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 530) vs 300W (GeForce GT 630). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 78.
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W | 75W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-10% | 78 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.4 | 9.1+23% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 530 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 630 launched at $69 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.1 (GeForce GT 530) vs 34.3 (GeForce GT 630) — the GeForce GT 630 offers 3.6% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GT 530 | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $69-31% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.1 | 34.3+4% |
| Codename | GM206 | TU117 |
| Release | August 20 2015 | June 28 2022 |
| Ranking | #425 | #444 |
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