GeForce GT 630M vs GeForce GTS 250M

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.

GeForce GT 630M vs GeForce GTS 250M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 630M vs GeForce GTS 250M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GT 630M

2012

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 45W instead of 106W, a 61W reduction.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTS 250M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTS 250M

2010

Why buy it

✅20.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2010 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌135.6% higher power demand at 106W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTS 250M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 20.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 630M instead at 521 vs 520, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 630M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 1 GB of VRAM, a 28nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2012 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 630M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTS 250M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 630M vs GeForce GTS 250M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GT 630M

The GeForce GT 630M 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: 521 points.

GeForce GTS 250M

The GeForce GTS 250M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 520 points. Launch price was $129.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 630M scores 521 and the GeForce GTS 250M reaches 520 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 630M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTS 250M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 630M) vs 192 (GeForce GTS 250M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630M) vs 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 250M).

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	GeForce GTS 250M
G3D Mark Score	521	520
Architecture	Kepler	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS+21%	0.6013 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	256 KB+700%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	GeForce GTS 250M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 630M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTS 250M carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 630M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 630M and 128-bit on the GeForce GTS 250M.

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	GeForce GTS 250M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 630M) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 250M). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	GeForce GTS 250M
DirectX	11.0	11.1 (10_1)
OpenGL	4.0+90%	2.1
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 630M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 250M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 630M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 250M).

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	GeForce GTS 250M
Encoder	No	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 630M draws 45W versus the GeForce GTS 250M's 106W — a 80.8% difference. The GeForce GT 630M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 630M) vs 300W (GeForce GTS 250M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	GeForce GTS 250M
TDP	45W-58%	106W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	11.6+137%	4.9