GeForce GT 630M vs Quadro FX 5600

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 630M is positioned at rank 147 and the Quadro FX 5600 is on rank 407, so the GeForce GT 630M 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 630M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

100%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#137

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

313%

#139

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

283%

#140

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

283%

#144

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

257%

#145

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

255%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

100%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5600

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

82072%

#407

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

100%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

89%

#411

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

89%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

67%

#416

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

56%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

50%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

44%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

44%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

39%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

33%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 5600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 630M.

Insight	GeForce GT 630M	Quadro FX 5600
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 630M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 630M holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 41.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 630M	Quadro FX 5600
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+41.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 630M Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 630M and Quadro FX 5600

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.

Quadro FX 5600

The Quadro FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $3,499.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 630M scores 521 and the Quadro FX 5600 reaches 525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 630M is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 5600 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 630M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 5600). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 630M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5600).

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	Quadro FX 5600
G3D Mark Score	521	525
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS+17%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	Quadro FX 5600
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 630M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 5600 has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 5600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	Quadro FX 5600
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 630M draws 45W versus the Quadro FX 5600's 189W — a 123.1% difference. The GeForce GT 630M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 630M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 5600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GT 630M	Quadro FX 5600
TDP	45W-76%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	11.6+314%	2.8

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 630M costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.9 (GeForce GT 630M) vs 10.5 (Quadro FX 5600) — the GeForce GT 630M offers 41.9% better value. The GeForce GT 630M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).