GeForce GT 630 vs Radeon R5 A6-7480
GeForce GT 630
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Radeon R5 A6-7480
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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 Radeon R5 A6-7480 is on rank 86, so the Radeon R5 A6-7480 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 R5 A6-7480
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). 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 R5 A6-7480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 R5 A6-7480, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 47.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.4%) | ❌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 R5 A6-7480
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 R5 A6-7480
The Radeon R5 A6-7480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 697 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 630 scores 685 and the Radeon R5 A6-7480 reaches 697 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 630 is built on Turing while the Radeon R5 A6-7480 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GT 630) vs 2,304 (Radeon R5 A6-7480). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630) vs 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-7480). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1266 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 685 | 697+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2304+350% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.828 TFLOPS | 5.834 TFLOPS+219% |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz+41% | 1266 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 144+350% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 576 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 A6-7480 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 2 MB (Radeon R5 A6-7480) — the Radeon R5 A6-7480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 630 draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 A6-7480's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 630) vs 350W (Radeon R5 A6-7480). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 78 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.1+98% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 630 launched at $69 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 A6-7480 launched at $35 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 23.2 (Radeon R5 A6-7480) — the GeForce GT 630 offers 47.8% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GT 630 | Radeon R5 A6-7480 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $69 | $35-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.3+48% | 23.2 |
| Codename | TU117 | Ellesmere |
| Release | June 28 2022 | June 29 2016 |
| Ranking | #444 | #305 |
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