GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 630

2017Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630 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 RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630: 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 RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • +2086.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Intel UHD Graphics 630

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,231 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).
  • 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2086.8% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 1,231), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Intel UHD Graphics 630 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 14nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630 Technical Specifications

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

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

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 630's 1,231 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 2086.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD Graphics 630
G3D Mark Score
26,919+2087%
1,231
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Generation 9.5
Process Node
5 nm
14 nm+++
Shading Units
5888+3100%
184
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+6788%
0.4232 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+115%
1150 MHz
ROPs
64+2033%
3
TMUs
184+700%
23

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD 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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and System on the Intel UHD Graphics 630.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD 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 Intel UHD Graphics 630's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD Graphics 630
TDP
200W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+64%
82.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 630 was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 630) — the Intel UHD Graphics 630 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel UHD Graphics 630
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.9
Infinity
Codename
AD104
Comet Lake GT2
Release
April 12 2023
October 1 2017
Ranking
#32
#824

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