GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Intel UHD Graphics P630

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 SE

2012Core: 736 MHz
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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
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GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 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 560 SE vs Intel UHD Graphics P630: 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 560 SE

2012

Why buy it

  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
  • Intel UHD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 560 SE is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 50% HIGHER MSRP
    $150 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.3 vs 18.5 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • 900% higher power demand at 150W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018

Why buy it

  • Costs $50 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • Delivers 50.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.5 vs 12.3 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • Draws 15W instead of 150W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 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.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.1% in PassMark G3D (1,848 vs 1,847), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 560 SE is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Intel UHD Graphics P630 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $150, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 50.1% (18.5 vs 12.3), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p, Intel UHD Graphics P630 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 560 SE has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics P630

The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 24 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,848 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 560 SE scores 1,847 and the Intel UHD Graphics P630 reaches 1,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560 SE is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 0.4608 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P630).

FeatureGeForce GTX 560 SEIntel UHD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score
1,847
1,848
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Generation 9.5
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
288+50%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8479 TFLOPS+84%
0.4608 TFLOPS
ROPs
24+700%
3
TMUs
48+100%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 560 SEIntel UHD Graphics P630
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560 SE has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 560 SE gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 560 SE and System on the Intel UHD Graphics P630.

FeatureGeForce GTX 560 SEIntel UHD Graphics P630
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 560 SEIntel UHD Graphics P630
DirectX
12_0
12
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs Quick Sync (Coffee Lake) (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs Gen 9.5.

FeatureGeForce GTX 560 SEIntel UHD Graphics P630
Encoder
NVENC 1st Gen
Quick Sync (Coffee Lake)
Decoder
NVDEC 1st Gen
Gen 9.5
Codecs
H.264,HEVC 10-bit,VP9 10-bit,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 SE draws 150W versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GTX 560 SEIntel UHD Graphics P630
TDP
150W
15W-90%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
2x 6-pin
Integrated
Length
210mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
12.3
123.2+902%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 560 SE came in at $150, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics P630 was 33.3% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 18.5 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) — the Intel UHD Graphics P630 offers 50.4% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics P630 (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 560 SEIntel UHD Graphics P630
MSRP
$150
$100-33%
Performance per Dollar
12.3
18.5+50%
Codename
GF114
Coffee Lake GT2
Release
February 20 2012
May 24 2018
Ranking
#706
#640

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