GeForce GT 630 vs Quadro FX 4700 X2

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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 is on rank 401, so the GeForce GT 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 630

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

731%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

702%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

694%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

692%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

691%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

687%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

678%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

676%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

670%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

668%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

660%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

658%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

647%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

646%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#111

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

806%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

100%

#128

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

99%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

98%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

98%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

97%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

95%

#136

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#137

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

95%

#139

GeForce GT 730

MSRP: $89|Avg: $45

93%

#140

Radeon HD 8400E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 4700 X2

#386

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

64230%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

100%

#402

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

100%

#403

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

96%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

87%

#406

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

87%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

78%

#409

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

74%

#410

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

70%

#411

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

70%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

52%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). 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 Quadro FX 4700 X2 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 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 630	Quadro FX 4700 X2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $20 for the GeForce GT 630, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 31.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 630	Quadro FX 4700 X2
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+31.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

GeForce GT 630 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 4700 X2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 630 and Quadro FX 4700 X2

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.

Quadro FX 4700 X2

The Quadro FX 4700 X2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 676 points. Launch price was $1,799.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 630 scores 685 and the Quadro FX 4700 X2 reaches 676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 630 is built on Turing while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GT 630) vs 192 (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630) vs 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4700 X2).

Feature	GeForce GT 630	Quadro FX 4700 X2
G3D Mark Score	685+1%	676
Architecture	Turing	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.828 TFLOPS+295%	0.4623 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	32	64+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 630	Quadro FX 4700 X2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 630 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 100% 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 0.19 MB (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the GeForce GT 630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 630	Quadro FX 4700 X2
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+426%	0.19 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 630 draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 4700 X2's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 630) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4700 X2). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GT 630	Quadro FX 4700 X2
TDP	75W-50%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	78	—
Perf/Watt	9.1+102%	4.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 630 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro FX 4700 X2 launched at $2999 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 4700 X2 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.3 (GeForce GT 630) vs 45.1 (Quadro FX 4700 X2) — the Quadro FX 4700 X2 offers 31.5% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).