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GeForce GT 630
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GeForce GT 740A
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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 630 is positioned at rank 126 and the GeForce GT 740A is on rank 157, 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 630
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 740A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). 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 740A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 740A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 630 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 740A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $20 (vs $20), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3.6% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 630.
| Insight | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.6%) |
| 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 630 and GeForce GT 740A
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.
GeForce GT 740A
The GeForce GT 740A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 710 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 630 scores 685 and the GeForce GT 740A reaches 710 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 630 is built on Turing while the GeForce GT 740A uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GT 630) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740A). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 685 | 710+4% |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.828 TFLOPS+140% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+1500% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 630 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740A has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 630 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GT 630) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 740A) — the GeForce GT 630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 630) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 740A). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.2+20% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 630) vs NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GT 740A). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 630) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 740A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 630 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 740A's 64W — a 15.8% difference. The GeForce GT 740A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 630) vs 250W (GeForce GT 740A). Power connectors: None vs None. Typical load temperature: 78 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 64W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W | 250W-17% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 78 | 75°C-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 9.1 | 11.1+22% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 630 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 740A launched at $89 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (GeForce GT 630) vs 35.5 (GeForce GT 740A) — the GeForce GT 740A offers 3.5% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GT 740A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69-22% | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3 | 35.5+3% |
| Codename | TU117 | GK107 |
| Release | June 28 2022 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #444 | #777 |
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