GeForce GTX 1630 vs Quadro

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.

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 GTX 1630

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

134%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

133%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

132%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

131%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

129%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

129%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

126%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

125%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

125%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

111%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

109%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

108%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

104%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

104%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

104%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

100%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

93%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

91%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

91%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

89%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

87%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

82%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

78%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

69%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

66%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

63%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

57%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

40%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

39%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

37%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

98%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

88%

#200

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2955%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

99%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

98%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

96%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

95%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 1999). The GeForce GTX 1630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1630 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1630	Quadro
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (1999 / Celsius (1999−2005))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $90 for the GeForce GTX 1630, it costs 44% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 80.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1630	Quadro
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+80.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($90)	✅More affordable ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1630 and Quadro

GeForce GTX 1630

The GeForce GTX 1630 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: 4,992 points.

Quadro

The Quadro is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in 1999. It features the Celsius architecture. The core clock speed is 135 MHz. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 220 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 and the Quadro reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1630 is built on Turing while the Quadro uses Celsius, both on 12 nm vs 220 nm.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Quadro
G3D Mark Score	4,992	5,000
Architecture	Turing	Celsius
Process Node	12 nm	220 nm
ROPs	16+300%	4
TMUs	32+700%	4

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Quadro
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1630 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Quadro
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Quadro
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630) vs None (Quadro). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs MPEG-2 Acceleration. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs MPEG-2 (Quadro).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Quadro
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	MPEG-2 Acceleration
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the Quadro's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 350W (Quadro). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Quadro
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	60°C	—
Perf/Watt	66.6	66.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $90, while the Quadro launched at $1000 and now averages $50. The Quadro costs 44.4% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.5 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 100.0 (Quadro) — the Quadro offers 80.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 1999).