GeForce GT 630 vs GeForce GTS 160M
GeForce GT 630
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GeForce GTS 160M
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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 630 is positioned at rank 126 and the GeForce GTS 160M is on rank 275, 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 GTS 160M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). 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 GTS 160M 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 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 160M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the GeForce GTS 160M, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 51.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 GTS 160M
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 GTS 160M
The GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 679 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 630 scores 685 and the GeForce GTS 160M reaches 679 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 630 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTS 160M uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GT 630) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 160M). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 160M). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 685 | 679 |
| Architecture | Turing | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.828 TFLOPS+151% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz+88% | 950 MHz |
| 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 GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTS 160M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GT 630) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 160M) — the GeForce GT 630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 630) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTS 160M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+8% | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 630) vs PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTS 160M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 630) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTS 160M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP5) | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 630 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTS 160M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTS 160M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 630) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 160M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 78 vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 78-13% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.1 | 15.1+66% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 630 costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (GeForce GT 630) vs 22.6 (GeForce GTS 160M) — the GeForce GT 630 offers 51.8% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | GeForce GTS 160M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3+52% | 22.6 |
| Codename | TU117 | GK107 |
| Release | June 28 2022 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #444 | #828 |
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