GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1630

2022Core: 1740 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz

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Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon Pro Vega 16 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1630

4 GB 75

4,992

+3.8%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon Pro Vega 16

Shared System RAM 75

4,809

0.0%

Radeon RX 550

Radeon 660M

Radeon RX 560

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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.

GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon Pro Vega 16 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon Pro Vega 16: 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 GTX 1630

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1630 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Vega 16 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Why buy it

✅6.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1630 instead at 4,992 vs 4,809, 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 GTX 1630 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, a 12nm process instead of 14nm, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1630 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon Pro Vega 16 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon Pro Vega 16 Technical Specifications

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

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 Pro Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 and the Radeon Pro Vega 16 reaches 4,809 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1630 is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
G3D Mark Score	4,992+4%	4,809
Architecture	Turing	GCN 5.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	1024+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.828 TFLOPS	2.437 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	1785 MHz+50%	1190 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	64+100%
L1 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1630 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1630 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 1630 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GTX 1630 and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro Vega 16.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Decoder: NVDEC 4th gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro Vega 16).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 60°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
TDP	75W	75W
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	60°C-25%	80
Perf/Watt	66.6+4%	64.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1630 came in at $150, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Pro Vega 16 was 100+% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.3 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1630 (2022 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
MSRP	$150	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	33.3	Infinity
Codename	TU117	Vega 12
Release	June 28 2022	November 14 2018
Ranking	#444	#451

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