HD Graphics 630 vs GeForce 940M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

HD Graphics 630

15

1,111

0.0%

1,133

+2.0%

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4060

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The HD Graphics 630 is positioned at rank #350 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 630

#339

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

977%

#341

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

886%

#342

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

884%

#346

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

803%

#347

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

798%

#349

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

100%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#353

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

98%

#356

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#358

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#359

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

96%

#360

Radeon RX Vega11 Ryzen 7 3750H

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

96%

#361

Radeon HD 7670A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

95%

#362

Radeon Vega 8

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 940M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics 630.

Insight	HD Graphics 630	GeForce 940M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 940M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

HD Graphics 630 Benchmark Check

GeForce 940M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of HD Graphics 630 and GeForce 940M

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.

GeForce 940M

The GeForce 940M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,133 points.

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Graphics Performance

The HD Graphics 630 scores 1,111 and the GeForce 940M reaches 1,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 630 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce 940M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 630) vs 384 (GeForce 940M). Raw compute: 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 940M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	HD Graphics 630	GeForce 940M
G3D Mark Score	1,111	1,133+2%
Architecture	Generation 9.5	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm++	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.384 TFLOPS	0.9032 TFLOPS+135%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1176 MHz+18%
ROPs	3	8+167%
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics 630	GeForce 940M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The HD Graphics 630 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940M has 2 GB. The GeForce 940M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	HD Graphics 630	GeForce 940M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The HD Graphics 630 draws 15W versus the GeForce 940M's 33W — a 75% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 630) vs 350W (GeForce 940M). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy.