GeForce GT 745M vs HD Graphics 630
GeForce GT 745M
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HD Graphics 630
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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 745M is positioned at rank 136 and the HD Graphics 630 is on rank 350, so the GeForce GT 745M 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 745M
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 745M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 745M | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics 630 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 745M and HD Graphics 630
GeForce GT 745M
The GeForce GT 745M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,081 points.
HD Graphics 630
The HD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,111 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 745M scores 1,081 and the HD Graphics 630 reaches 1,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 745M is built on Kepler while the HD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 745M) vs 192 (HD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 745M) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630).
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,081 | 1,111+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS+10% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 745M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 745M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 745M draws 45W versus the HD Graphics 630's 15W — a 100% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 745M) vs 1W (HD Graphics 630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 15W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 24.0 | 74.1+209% |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics 630 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 745M | HD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GK107 | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | January 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #857 | #823 |
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