GeForce GTX 760 vs GeForce GTX 1630
GeForce GTX 760
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). 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 GeForce GTX 760 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 760 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $90 for the GeForce GTX 1630, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 189.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+189.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($90) |
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 760 and GeForce GTX 1630
GeForce GTX 760
The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 760 scores 4,813 and the GeForce GTX 1630 reaches 4,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1630 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 1630). Raw compute: 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760) vs 1.828 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1630). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 1785 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,813 | 4,992+4% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152+125% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.378 TFLOPS+30% | 1.828 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1033 MHz | 1785 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 96+200% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 512 KB+433% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1630) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1630) — the GeForce GTX 1630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s+100% | 96 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 1630). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 760) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1630). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 760) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1630).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | H.264 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 1630's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1630). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 60°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 75W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 241mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 60°C-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 28.3 | 66.6+135% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 1630 launched at $150 and now averages $90. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 66.7% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 160.4 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 55.5 (GeForce GTX 1630) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 189% better value. The GeForce GTX 1630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760 | GeForce GTX 1630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $150-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-67% | $90 |
| Performance per Dollar | 160.4+189% | 55.5 |
| Codename | GK104 | TU117 |
| Release | June 25 2013 | June 28 2022 |
| Ranking | #450 | #444 |
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