GeForce MX130 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630

NVIDIA

GeForce MX130

2017Core: 1122 MHzBoost: 1242 MHz
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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
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GeForce MX130 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 MX130 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 MX130

2017

Why buy it

  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • Intel UHD Graphics P630 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX130 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 20% HIGHER MSRP
    $120 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 18.5 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • 100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics P630

2018

Why buy it

  • Costs $20 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $120 MSRP).
  • Delivers 22.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.5 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $120 MSRP).
  • Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB 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 2.4% in PassMark G3D (1,848 vs 1,805), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce MX130 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB 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 $20 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $120, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 22.9% (18.5 vs 15.0), 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 MX130 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce MX130 vs Intel UHD Graphics P630 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

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 MX130 scores 1,805 and the Intel UHD Graphics P630 reaches 1,848 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 0.4608 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 1242 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

FeatureGeForce MX130Intel UHD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score
1,805
1,848+2%
Architecture
Maxwell
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
384+100%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9539 TFLOPS+107%
0.4608 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1242 MHz+4%
1200 MHz
ROPs
8+167%
3
TMUs
24
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX130 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 MX130Intel 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 MX130 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 carries 0 MB. GeForce MX130 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 MX130 and System on the Intel UHD Graphics P630.

FeatureGeForce MX130Intel UHD Graphics P630
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
40 GB/s
System
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the Intel UHD Graphics P630's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics P630). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce MX130Intel UHD Graphics P630
TDP
30W
15W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Mobile
Integrated
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
60.2
123.2+105%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce MX130 came in at $120, while the Intel UHD Graphics P630 launched at $100. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics P630 was 16.7% cheaper ($20 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (GeForce MX130) vs 18.5 (Intel UHD Graphics P630) — the Intel UHD Graphics P630 offers 23.3% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics P630 (2018 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce MX130Intel UHD Graphics P630
MSRP
$120
$100-17%
Performance per Dollar
15.0
18.5+23%
Codename
GM108
Coffee Lake GT2
Release
November 17 2017
May 24 2018
Ranking
#713
#640

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