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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 16: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Vega 16 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1630

2022

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 16: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro Vega 16 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1630 better than Radeon Pro Vega 16?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1630 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro Vega 16 averages 6.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 4,992 vs 4,809 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1630 is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Pro Vega 16 is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1630 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1630 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $150 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1630 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1630 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $150 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $150 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon Pro Vega 16 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega 16 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1630 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 GTX 1630 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega 16 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	51 FPS	79 FPS
medium	34 FPS	68 FPS
high	26 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	70 FPS
medium	22 FPS	60 FPS
high	14 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	18 FPS	25 FPS
medium	12 FPS	23 FPS
high	8 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	13 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1630 Open Radeon Pro Vega 16

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	171 FPS	111 FPS
medium	142 FPS	82 FPS
high	107 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	63 FPS
medium	86 FPS	43 FPS
high	68 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	24 FPS
medium	50 FPS	16 FPS
high	40 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1630 Open Radeon Pro Vega 16

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	225 FPS	216 FPS
medium	180 FPS	173 FPS
high	150 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	168 FPS	162 FPS
medium	135 FPS	130 FPS
high	112 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	112 FPS	108 FPS
medium	90 FPS	87 FPS
high	75 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	53 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1630 Open Radeon Pro Vega 16

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1630	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	225 FPS	140 FPS
medium	180 FPS	111 FPS
high	150 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	112 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	168 FPS	101 FPS
medium	135 FPS	81 FPS
high	112 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	96 FPS	60 FPS
medium	72 FPS	46 FPS
high	63 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1630 and Radeon Pro Vega 16

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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 0 MB. 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	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

The GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. 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 GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).