GeForce GTX 1630 vs Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
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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 R9 M295X Mac Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). 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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $90 versus $450 for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 399.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+399.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($90) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) |
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 R9 M295X Mac Edition
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 R9 M295X Mac Edition
The Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 and the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition 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 Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition uses GCN 3.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,992 | 5,000 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 2048+300% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.828 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+90% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M295X Mac Edition has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1630 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 174 GB/s (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — a 81.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 1630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 96 GB/s | 174 GB/s+81% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 60°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 66.6+233% | 20.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $90, while the Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition launched at $450 and now averages $450. The GeForce GTX 1630 costs 80% less ($360 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 55.5 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 11.1 (Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition) — the GeForce GTX 1630 offers 400% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1630 | Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-67% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90-80% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 55.5+400% | 11.1 |
| Codename | TU117 | Amethyst |
| Release | June 28 2022 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #444 | #436 |
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