GeForce RTX 4070 vs HD Graphics 630

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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HD Graphics 630

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1000 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 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • βœ…+2323% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • βœ…Delivers 304.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 11.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • βœ…Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • βœ…100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
  • βœ…More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022βˆ’2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

HD Graphics 630

2017

Why buy it

  • βœ…Costs $499 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • βœ…Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,111 vs 26,919).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • ❌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 11.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than HD Graphics 630?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 1,111 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while HD 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017, 2323.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4070 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 499.0% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 2323.0% higher G3D Mark. HD Graphics 630 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is HD Graphics 630 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. HD Graphics 630 is 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,111 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 4070HD Graphics 630
1080p
low183 FPS15 FPS
medium167 FPS11 FPS
high151 FPS6 FPS
ultra131 FPS3 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS10 FPS
medium124 FPS6 FPS
high110 FPS3 FPS
ultra101 FPS1 FPS
4K
low92 FPS4 FPS
medium78 FPS2 FPS
high65 FPS1 FPS
ultra58 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070HD Graphics 630
1080p
low544 FPS50 FPS
medium454 FPS40 FPS
high353 FPS32 FPS
ultra299 FPS23 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS37 FPS
medium288 FPS26 FPS
high235 FPS19 FPS
ultra197 FPS14 FPS
4K
low172 FPS22 FPS
medium144 FPS14 FPS
high125 FPS11 FPS
ultra101 FPS8 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070HD Graphics 630
1080p
low884 FPS50 FPS
medium713 FPS40 FPS
high643 FPS33 FPS
ultra569 FPS25 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS37 FPS
medium549 FPS30 FPS
high483 FPS25 FPS
ultra424 FPS19 FPS
4K
low467 FPS25 FPS
medium373 FPS20 FPS
high326 FPS17 FPS
ultra277 FPS12 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070HD Graphics 630
1080p
low751 FPS50 FPS
medium612 FPS40 FPS
high536 FPS27 FPS
ultra497 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS9 FPS
medium500 FPS7 FPS
high433 FPS5 FPS
ultra395 FPS4 FPS
4K
low384 FPS6 FPS
medium324 FPS4 FPS
high301 FPS3 FPS
ultra272 FPS2 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and HD Graphics 630

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Intel

HD Graphics 630

The HD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,111 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the HD Graphics 630's 1,111 β€” the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 2323%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the HD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 192 (HD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070HD Graphics 630
G3D Mark Score
26,919+2323%
1,111
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Generation 9.5
Process Node
5 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
5888+2967%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+7491%
0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+148%
1000 MHz
ROPs
64+2033%
3
TMUs
184+667%
24
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The HD Graphics 630 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The HD Graphics 630 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070HD Graphics 630
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070HD Graphics 630
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6X
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the HD Graphics 630's 15W β€” a 172.1% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (HD Graphics 630). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070HD Graphics 630
TDP
200W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
304mm
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Height
137mm
β€”
Slots
3
β€”
Temp (Load)
80Β°C
β€”
Perf/Watt
134.6+82%
74.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the HD Graphics 630 launched at $100. The HD Graphics 630 costs 83.3% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.1 (HD Graphics 630) β€” the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 304.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070HD Graphics 630
MSRP
$599
$100-83%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+305%
11.1
Codename
AD104
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
April 12 2023
January 1 2017
Ranking
#32
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