GeForce GT 630 vs Radeon HD 6550A
GeForce GT 630
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Radeon HD 6550A
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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 Radeon HD 6550A is on rank 221, 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 Radeon HD 6550A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). 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 Radeon HD 6550A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6550A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $30 for the Radeon HD 6550A, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 45.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.1%) | ❌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 Radeon HD 6550A
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.
Radeon HD 6550A
The Radeon HD 6550A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 708 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 630 scores 685 and the Radeon HD 6550A reaches 708 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 630 is built on Turing while the Radeon HD 6550A uses TeraScale 2, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GT 630) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6550A). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6550A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 685 | 708+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+7% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.828 TFLOPS+217% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+967% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 630 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6550A has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 630 offers 300% 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 (Radeon HD 6550A) — the GeForce GT 630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 630 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6550A's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 6550A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 630) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6550A). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 78 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.1 | 15.7+73% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 630 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6550A launched at $30 and now averages $30. 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 23.6 (Radeon HD 6550A) — the GeForce GT 630 offers 45.3% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon HD 6550A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | $30-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3+45% | 23.6 |
| Codename | TU117 | Onega |
| Release | June 28 2022 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #444 | #926 |
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