HD Graphics 630 vs Radeon 625

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.

HD Graphics 630

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon 625

2019

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than HD Graphics 630: it remains the more sensible modern option while HD Graphics 630 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

HD Graphics 630

2017

Radeon 625

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 50W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than HD Graphics 630: it remains the more sensible modern option while HD Graphics 630 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 50W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is HD Graphics 630 better than Radeon 625?

Yes. HD Graphics 630 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 1,111 vs 1,077 in G3D Mark. On top of that, HD Graphics 630 is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon 625 is a 2019 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon 625 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 512 MB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

HD Graphics 630 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $100 MSRP. HD Graphics 630 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. HD Graphics 630 is in basically the same MSRP band at $100 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. Radeon 625 is the newer 2019 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 625 make more sense than HD Graphics 630?

Yes. Radeon 625 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $100 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of HD Graphics 630. The trade-off is that HD Graphics 630 currently gives you 3.2% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 3.2% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

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.

HD Graphics 630 Benchmark Check

Radeon 625 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	HD Graphics 630	Radeon 625
1080p
low	15 FPS	13 FPS
medium	11 FPS	8 FPS
high	6 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	10 FPS	7 FPS
medium	6 FPS	4 FPS
high	3 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	3 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	1 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	HD Graphics 630	Radeon 625
1080p
low	50 FPS	36 FPS
medium	40 FPS	19 FPS
high	32 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	11 FPS
medium	26 FPS	6 FPS
high	19 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	3 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	3 FPS
medium	14 FPS	2 FPS
high	11 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	HD Graphics 630	Radeon 625
1080p
low	50 FPS	48 FPS
medium	40 FPS	39 FPS
high	33 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	30 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	18 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	24 FPS
medium	20 FPS	19 FPS
high	17 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	12 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	HD Graphics 630	Radeon 625
1080p
low	50 FPS	42 FPS
medium	40 FPS	33 FPS
high	27 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	19 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	6 FPS
medium	7 FPS	5 FPS
high	5 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	3 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	4 FPS
medium	4 FPS	3 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	2 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of HD Graphics 630 and Radeon 625

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.

Radeon 625

The Radeon 625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,077 points.

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Graphics Performance

The HD Graphics 630 scores 1,111 and the Radeon 625 reaches 1,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 630 is built on Generation 9.5 while the Radeon 625 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 630) vs 384 (Radeon 625). Raw compute: 0.384 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 630) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 625). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	HD Graphics 630	Radeon 625
G3D Mark Score	1,111+3%	1,077
Architecture	Generation 9.5	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm++	28 nm
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.384 TFLOPS	0.7864 TFLOPS+105%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1024 MHz+2%
ROPs	3	8+167%
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics 630	Radeon 625
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The HD Graphics 630 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 625 has 512 MB. The Radeon 625 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	HD Graphics 630	Radeon 625
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 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 Radeon 625's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 630) vs 350W (Radeon 625). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	HD Graphics 630	Radeon 625
TDP	15W-70%	50W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	74.1+245%	21.5

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Value Analysis

The HD Graphics 630 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Radeon 625 launched at $100. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 11.1 (HD Graphics 630) vs 10.8 (Radeon 625) — the HD Graphics 630 offers 2.8% better value. The Radeon 625 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).