GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 630

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • βœ…+1701.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ampere (2020βˆ’2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

2017

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,231 vs 22,172).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Intel UHD Graphics 630?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 1,231 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel UHD Graphics 630 is a 2017 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2017, 1701.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1701.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Intel UHD Graphics 630 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Intel UHD Graphics 630 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
1080p
low158 FPS15 FPS
medium140 FPS11 FPS
high123 FPS6 FPS
ultra104 FPS4 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS10 FPS
medium109 FPS6 FPS
high96 FPS3 FPS
ultra86 FPS1 FPS
4K
low80 FPS4 FPS
medium67 FPS2 FPS
high52 FPS1 FPS
ultra45 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
1080p
low470 FPS55 FPS
medium405 FPS44 FPS
high327 FPS33 FPS
ultra277 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS42 FPS
medium246 FPS26 FPS
high213 FPS19 FPS
ultra179 FPS14 FPS
4K
low141 FPS23 FPS
medium120 FPS14 FPS
high105 FPS11 FPS
ultra83 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
1080p
low885 FPS55 FPS
medium712 FPS44 FPS
high619 FPS37 FPS
ultra499 FPS28 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS42 FPS
medium557 FPS33 FPS
high473 FPS28 FPS
ultra374 FPS21 FPS
4K
low479 FPS28 FPS
medium388 FPS22 FPS
high330 FPS18 FPS
ultra249 FPS14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
1080p
low600 FPS55 FPS
medium527 FPS44 FPS
high433 FPS27 FPS
ultra385 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS9 FPS
medium433 FPS7 FPS
high339 FPS5 FPS
ultra297 FPS4 FPS
4K
low292 FPS6 FPS
medium270 FPS4 FPS
high238 FPS3 FPS
ultra200 FPS2 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Intel UHD Graphics 630

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 630

The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,231 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 630's 1,231 β€” the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1701.1%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
G3D Mark Score
22,172+1701%
1,231
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 9.5
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
5888+3100%
184
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+4699%
0.4232 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+50%
1150 MHz
ROPs
96+3100%
3
TMUs
184+700%
23
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 630's 15W β€” a 174.5% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
TDP
220W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
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Height
112mm
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Slots
2
β€”
Temp (Load)
75Β°C
β€”
Perf/Watt
100.8+23%
82.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 launched at $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 630) β€” the Intel UHD Graphics 630 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 630
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Comet Lake GT2
Release
September 1 2020
October 1 2017
Ranking
#63
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