GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon 860M
GeForce GTX 1630
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 860M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 Radeon 860M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1630 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 GTX 1630 and Radeon 860M
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.
Radeon 860M
The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,838 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 and the Radeon 860M reaches 4,838 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1630 is built on Turing while the Radeon 860M uses RDNA 3.5, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 512 (Radeon 860M). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 3000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,992+3% | 4,838 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.828 TFLOPS | 3.072 TFLOPS+68% |
| Boost Clock | 1785 MHz | 3000 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+700% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1630 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 860M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the Radeon 860M's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 350W (Radeon 860M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 66.6 | 322.5+384% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 860M is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon 860M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90 | — |
| Codename | TU117 | Krackan Point |
| Release | June 28 2022 | Marchar 2025 |
| Ranking | #444 | #449 |
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