UHD Graphics 630 vs UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Intel UHD Graphics 630

Shared System RAM 15

1,231

+2.6%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Shared System RAM 15

1,200

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

2023

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Intel UHD Graphics 630: it remains the more sensible modern option while Intel UHD Graphics 630 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Gen. 12 (2021−2023) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

2017

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Intel UHD Graphics 630: it remains the more sensible modern option while Intel UHD Graphics 630 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Gen. 12 (2021−2023) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel UHD Graphics 630 better than UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)?

Yes. Intel UHD Graphics 630 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 1,231 vs 1,200 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Intel UHD Graphics 630 is a 2017 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is a 2023 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?

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2017 and a 10nm process instead of 14nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

Intel UHD Graphics 630 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Intel UHD Graphics 630 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Intel UHD Graphics 630 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.6% higher G3D Mark. UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is the newer 2023 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 UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) make more sense than Intel UHD Graphics 630?

Yes. UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Intel UHD Graphics 630. The trade-off is that Intel UHD Graphics 630 currently gives you 2.6% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 630 Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
1080p
low	15 FPS	54 FPS
medium	11 FPS	43 FPS
high	6 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	10 FPS	40 FPS
medium	6 FPS	32 FPS
high	3 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	24 FPS
medium	2 FPS	22 FPS
high	1 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	12 FPS

Open Intel UHD Graphics 630 Open UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
1080p
low	55 FPS	54 FPS
medium	44 FPS	43 FPS
high	33 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	42 FPS	40 FPS
medium	26 FPS	32 FPS
high	19 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	19 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	27 FPS
medium	14 FPS	18 FPS
high	11 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	10 FPS

Open Intel UHD Graphics 630 Open UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
1080p
low	55 FPS	54 FPS
medium	44 FPS	43 FPS
high	37 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	42 FPS	40 FPS
medium	33 FPS	32 FPS
high	28 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	27 FPS
medium	22 FPS	22 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

Open Intel UHD Graphics 630 Open UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
1080p
low	55 FPS	54 FPS
medium	44 FPS	43 FPS
high	27 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	27 FPS
1440p
low	9 FPS	40 FPS
medium	7 FPS	32 FPS
high	5 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	27 FPS
medium	4 FPS	22 FPS
high	3 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	14 FPS

Open Intel UHD Graphics 630 Open UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel UHD Graphics 630 and UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

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.

UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)

The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 450 MHz to 750 MHz. It has 24 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Intel UHD Graphics 630 scores 1,231 and the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is built on Generation 9.5 while the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) uses Gen. 12, both on 14 nm+++ vs 10 nm. Shader units: 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 630) vs 24 (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 750 MHz.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
G3D Mark Score	1,231+3%	1,200
Architecture	Generation 9.5	Gen. 12
Process Node	14 nm+++	10 nm
Shading Units	184+667%	24
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+53%	750 MHz

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Intel UHD Graphics 630 draws 15W versus the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)'s 15W — a 0% difference. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 630) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Intel UHD Graphics 630	UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Perf/Watt	82.1+3%	80.0

💰

Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 630 launched at $0 MSRP, while the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) launched at $0. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 630) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)) — the UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) offers NaN% better value. The UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).