GeForce GTX 1630 vs RTXA5000-24Q

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1630

2022Core: 1740 MHzBoost: 1785 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTXA5000-24Q

2021Core: 1170 MHzBoost: 1695 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1630 vs RTXA5000-24Q Performance Spectrum

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 RTXA5000-24Q: 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

  • Costs $3,571 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $3,721 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2478.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.3 vs 1.3 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $3,721 MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Draws 75W instead of 230W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

RTXA5000-24Q

2021

Why buy it

  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2380.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,721 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.3 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($3,721 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • 206.7% higher power demand at 230W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1630 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.9% in PassMark G3D (4,992 vs 4,803), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
RTXA5000-24Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 12nm and 64 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1630 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $3,571 cheaper on MSRP at $150 vs $3,721, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2478.3% (33.3 vs 1.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1630 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, RTXA5000-24Q has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1630 vs RTXA5000-24Q Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTXA5000-24Q

The RTXA5000-24Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,803 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1630 scores 4,992 and the RTXA5000-24Q reaches 4,803 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1630 is built on Turing while the RTXA5000-24Q uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 8,192 (RTXA5000-24Q). Raw compute: 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-24Q). Boost clocks: 1785 MHz vs 1695 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1630RTXA5000-24Q
G3D Mark Score
4,992+4%
4,803
Architecture
Turing
Ampere
Process Node
12 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
512
8192+1500%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.828 TFLOPS
27.77 TFLOPS+1419%
Boost Clock
1785 MHz+5%
1695 MHz
ROPs
16
96+500%
TMUs
32
256+700%
L1 Cache
0.5 MB
8 MB+1500%
L2 Cache
1 MB
6 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1630RTXA5000-24Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1630 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the RTXA5000-24Q carries 2 GB. 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 RTXA5000-24Q. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 6 MB (RTXA5000-24Q) — the RTXA5000-24Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1630RTXA5000-24Q
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
6 MB+500%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1630 draws 75W versus the RTXA5000-24Q's 230W — a 101.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 350W (RTXA5000-24Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1630RTXA5000-24Q
TDP
75W-67%
230W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
145mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
60°C
Perf/Watt
66.6+219%
20.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1630 came in at $150, while the RTXA5000-24Q launched at $3721. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1630 was 96% cheaper ($3571 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.3 (GeForce GTX 1630) vs 1.3 (RTXA5000-24Q) — the GeForce GTX 1630 offers 2461.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1630 (2022 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1630RTXA5000-24Q
MSRP
$150-96%
$3721
Performance per Dollar
33.3+2462%
1.3
Codename
TU117
GA102
Release
June 28 2022
April 12 2021
Ranking
#444
#53

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